Toward that end, here are some discussion questions: Whilst I am not sure I completely agree with the “gold” assessment, I can see where this would be a fun, easy read for a book group.
The front cover of the copy I bought has an emblem which says “Reading Group Gold” from Macmillan. I see some future nonfiction reading will be necessary to improve my factual knowledge in this area and I am hoping that my impression from the novel is fiction, just like the book. I liked him in Inspector Morse, so I will be persuaded to tune in and at least give it a chance. In fact, I wasn’t planning on watching Season 3 until I saw that Laurence Fox is in it. I love the costumes and the subplot involving Skerritt and Francatelli. This is the same reaction I have had to the series. I have a much higher regard for Albert when all is said and done, at least for now. There are so few strong female leaders to look at from history that I hate to find that I don’t really like Victoria, or what is more important, respect her. Goodwin spent many years reading Queen Victoria’s journals and letters I was so hoping her portrayal was highly inaccurate.
I was disappointed to learn from reading the endnotes that Ms. In Goodwin’s novel she comes off as spoilt, headstrong, and whiny, not to mention more than a little self-absorbed.
I also think that this one just wasn’t as good as the first two, but if I am completely honest, I will have to also say that I don’t find Victoria a compelling character. Part of it may have been because I had already seen the series and really, the book doesn’t even get through the whole first season.
I am not going to lie, I did not enjoy this novel as much as I did Goodwin’s earlier works– The Heiress and The Fortune Hunter. I debated with myself about reading this book, since I had already watched the first 2 seasons of Victoria on Masterpiece/PBS.
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