9/24/2023 0 Comments Two women sink in quicksand![]() ![]() When Louise involves herself in the day’s political matters, including championing the career of a female doctor and communicating with suffragettes, the queen lays down the law to stop her and devotes her full energy to finding an acceptable match for her defiant daughter. ![]() Captive to the queen’s overwhelming mourning, Louise is forbidden to leave her mother’s tight circle of control and is eventually relegated to the position of personal secretary to her mother-the same position each of her sisters held until they were married.Īlready an accomplished painter, Louise risks the queen’s wrath by exploring the art of sculpting, an activity viewed as unbefitting a woman. Princess Louise’s life is upended after her father’s untimely death. Read on for more thoughts on In the Shadow of a Queen! The Summary I’m not usually really into royals and their trials and tribulations, but this character-driven one really drew me in. This book was a bit of a surprise treat for me. ![]()
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