The Royal Nanny

A Novel

By: Karen Harper

Narrated by: Melanie Crawley

Based on a seldom-told true story, this novel is perfect for everyone who is fascinated by Britain’s royal family—a behind the scenes look into the nurseries of little princes and the foibles of big princes.

April, 1897: A young nanny arrives at Sandringham, ancestral estate of the Duke and Duchess of York. She is excited, exhausted—and about to meet royalty. . . .

So begins the unforgettable story of Charlotte Bill, who would care for a generation of royals as their parents never could. Neither Charlotte—LaLa, as her charges dub her—nor anyone else can predict that eldest sons David and Bertie will each one day be king. LaLa knows only that these children, and the four who swiftly follow, need her steadfast loyalty and unconditional affection.

But the greatest impact on Charlotte’s life is made by a mere bud on the family tree: a misunderstood soul who will one day be known as the Lost Prince. Young Prince John needs all of Lala’s love—the kind of love his parents won’t…or can’t…show him.

From Britain’s old wealth to the glittering excesses of Tsarist Russia; from country cottages to royal yachts, and from nursery to ballroom, Charlotte Bill witnesses history. The Royal Nanny is a seamless blend of fact and fiction—an intensely intimate, yet epic tale spanning decades, continents, and divides that only love can cross.

Absolutely wonderful

The only thing I didn’t like about this book is that it ended. Start to finish could not wait to get back to where I could listen some more.

Love the rich history.

Such accuracy in the characters, without making presumptions about the actual characters and their roles in real life.

Loved it!

Absolutely adored this book. The story is amazing. Please read this. You will love this.

What a wonderful listen this book is!

I was sorry when it ended! Well done! So full of facts and wonderful story line.

Thoroughly enjoyed

Well described sweetness, comfort and love for her charges by this royal nanny.
Gave a good insight into the life of descendants of Queen Victoria.