The Victoria Letters: The official companion to the ITV Victoria series

The official companion to the ITV Victoria series

By: Helen Rappaport, Daisy Goodwin - introduction

Narrated by: Jessica Ball, Gabrielle Glaister, Duguld Bruce Lockhart

The official companion to ITV’s hotly anticipated new drama, The Victoria Letters delves into the private writings of the young Queen Victoria, painting a vivid picture of the personal life of one of England’s greatest monarchs.

From the producers of Poldark and Endeavour, ITV’s Victoria follows the early years of the young Queen’s reign, based closely on Victoria’s own letters and journals. Now explore this extensive collection in greater depth, and discover who Victoria really was behind her upright public persona.

At only 18 years old, Victoria ascended the throne as a rebellious teenager and gradually grew to become one of the most memorable, unshakeable and powerful women in history. The extensive writings she left behind document this personal journey and show how she triumphed over scandal and corruption. Written by Internationally bestselling author, historian of 12 books and Victoria historical consultant, Helen Rappaport, and including a foreword by Daisy Goodwin – acclaimed novelist and scriptwriter of the series – The Victoria Letters details the history behind the show. Revealing Victoria’s own thoughts about the love interests, family dramas and court scandals during her early reign, it also delves into the running of the royal household, the upstairs-downstairs relationships, and what it was like to live in Victorian England.

Come behind the palace doors and discover the girl behind the Queen.

Critic reviews

The Victoria Letters ‘reveals the queen’s vivid inner life’ – Radio Times

‘Fascinating’– Daily Mail

Brought the series to life !

Great background information on the series with a wonderful narrator. will listen to it again

If you love the series you'll enjoy this book

My only complaint is that it ended very abruptly
Otherwise there is some backstory to Victoria herself and even lots of little insight to how they make the series itself, which was very interesting

If You Like The Series You Will Like This Book

This book was quite good! I liked how the boom was laid out into different segments and chapters. I epically loved hearing the letters and pages from Queen Victoria's diary as well of other people from her life like Prince Albert, Lord M, and Uncle Leopold. Good and fascinating read!

Fun listen

As a fan of the TV series and a bit obsessed with English royalty, history and stories, I thoroughly enjoyed this. We visited London last fall and spent time at Kensington Palace going through Victoria’s home and museum. This brings that all back to life along with remembering the series. Which I hope returns soon.

transforming

I could see the series again. especially enjoyed the look behind the scenes with this approach.