Queen Charlotte
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4.7 • 7 Ratings
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- $29.99
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- $29.99
Publisher Description
Go beyond the original Shondaland series on Netflix, Queen Charlotte, with this lushly romantic Bridgerton prequel novel written by New York Times bestselling authors Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes as the marriage of Queen Charlotte and King George of England leads to an unexpected love story and a union that transforms society.
In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours.
Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent… not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she, and her King, needed.
Because George has secrets… secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy.
Thrust into her new role, Charlotte must navigate the intricate politics of the court—with the newly-titled Lady Danbury at her side—all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King…even as he pushes her away. Now, Charlotte must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society, fulfilling her destiny as Queen. But she also has to fight for the love growing between her and George as people first, royals second. As she says to him: “Fight with me! Fight for me!”
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
We were delighted by this enchanting, steamy prequel to the wildly popular Bridgerton series. From the moment Princess Charlotte is betrothed to the king of the most powerful nation in the world, she knows her life will never be the same. Soon, she’s immersed in the secrets and intrigue of the British court—not to mention the complicated emotions of her new relationship. Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes have crafted a romantic novel that deftly navigates love, mental illness, and power struggles. Brimming with strong, intelligent women trying to make their way in a world designed for men, the story pulls you into all of Charlotte’s mixed emotions while still dealing with the role of women in Georgian society. Narrator Natalie Simpson beautifully portrays the frenzy of new lovers, sadistic doctors, and plotting nobles. Queen Charlotte is the prequel Bridgerton fans have hoped for—and for newcomers, it’s a perfect place to start.
