Prisoners in the Palace : How Princess Victoria became Queen with the Help of Her Maid, a Reporter, and a Scoundrel (Hardcover)

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As a fan of historical fiction, it's interesting to see a somewhat small surge in young adult historical novels being published. Not just any YA historicals like Dear America or other power franchise, but completely new novels that explore fascinating periods of history through the eyes of young ...

from katiedoll

I usually avoid historical novels like the plague. Seriously. For some reason, I just can't get into most of them and I tend to get lost very easily. Which is why I dragged my feet when I first opened Prisoners In The Palace. It had to be read out of obligation, but I didn't expect to like it eno...

from reneemrobbins

I really enjoyed this book! It was very well written and pulled me in immediately. The book is written for 12 years and up so as an educator I was reading it with my students in mind. I think that a couple items in the subject matter are a little mature for 12 year olds, but as an adult I thought...

from curioussquared

Prisoners in the Palace hooked me from the start. The plot reminded me a bit of A Little Princess, the writing style recollected Tamora Pierce, and the era brought to mind the Sorcery and Cecelia series - all three excellent recommendations in my book. I don't have much time for pleasure reading ...

from TheRandomGirl

've heard quite good things about Prisoners In The Palace, and me being so wildly interested in history that I think I was probably born in the wrong century, I had to pick this up. I had to read it. Besides, the cover was so hauntingly beautiful, Victoria's blue eyes stared at you with beauty, g...