So if you love historical fiction and want to learn more about Elizabeth’s early years this book is a must! I also enjoyed reading things from the outside perspective of the governess, who came from an ordinary family, who assumed she’d head back to her ‘regular life’ after a short stint with the princesses, but in fact, ended up staying for 16 years. It sheds extra light on things in a way, and really shows how things that can seem glamorous from the outside might really just be a gilded cage. It was also fascinating to read this book while Harry and Megan are speaking out about their experience with the monarchy and the institution that surrounds it. While it took me a little while to get into it, once I did I was really hooked and thought the characters were very well written. This book really brings to life the early years of Queen Elizabeth II and how her young governess, Marion Crawford, tried to get her to see things from a less privileged point of view despite being so sheltered. So, it’s always interesting to learn more about the current royal family and those from previous generations as well. While I wouldn’t say I’m royal-obsessed I do think that generally speaking Australians follow the goings on of the British Royal Family significantly more than Americans do…you know, because Australia is still part of the Commonwealth and all that. Thank you to Berkley for gifting me a review copy of The Royal Governess by Wendy Holden.
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