In the Shadow of a Queen

By: Heather B. Moore

Narrated by: Antonia Bath

Based on the True Story of the Free-Spirited Daughter of Queen Victoria

Princess Louise’s life is upended after her father’s untimely death. Captive to the queen’s overwhelming mourning, Louise is forbidden to leave her mother’s tight circle of control and is eventually relegated to the position of personal secretary to her mother―the same position each of her sisters held until they were married.

Already an accomplished painter, Louise risks the queen’s wrath by exploring the art of sculpting, an activity viewed as unbefitting a woman. When Louise involves herself in the day’s political matters, including championing the career of a female doctor and communicating with suffragettes, the queen lays down the law to stop her and devotes her full energy to finding an acceptable match for her defiant daughter.

Louise is considered the most beautiful and talented daughter of Queen Victoria, but finding a match for the princess is no easy feat. Protocols are broken, and Louise exerts her own will as she tries to find an open-minded husband who will support her free spirit.

In the Shadow of a Queen is the story of a battle of wills between two women: a daughter determined to forge her own life beyond the shadow of her mother, and a queen resolved to keep the Crown’s reputation unsullied no matter the cost.

©2022 Heather B. Moore (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

Captivating

The author does a great job at sharing the characters’ personality and brings to life a vivid image of Princess Louise and Queen Victoria. Historical references are frequent and very well described. Would recommend to anyone who likes historical novel.

Absolutely loved this book!

I absolutely loved this book! The research alone that must have gone into this novel would be enough for me to give it 5 stars, but add an excellent portrayal of the Royal family and a sweet romance, and I will be recommending this to all my friends who like historical fiction. The reader was excellent too!

One of the best books I’ve listened to!

Heather B Moore is one of my very favorite authors. She always has the best people read her books on Audio.
I loved ‘In the Shadow of a Queen’ so much! Accurate history turned into a beautiful novel! 👍♥️

What a remarkable princess!

Louise was such a remarkable person let alone a remarkable princess. I learned much about the life of Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria of England as well as Queen Victoria herself. Princess Louise was definitely born ahead of her time! Great reading!

The story was extremely captivating

I loved the story and narration. This was a very emotional tale and I was able to relate to a lot of veiws.