Publisher's Synopsis
Queen Charlotte's Maidens is a historical novel written by Sarah Tytler, originally published in 1901. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the lives of a group of young women who serve as maids to Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III of England. The main character is a young woman named Lucy, who is taken on as a maid to the queen and becomes friends with the other maids in the household. The novel explores the daily lives and struggles of these women as they navigate their roles in the royal household and deal with personal challenges such as love, family, and societal expectations. The book also delves into the historical context of the time period, including the American Revolution and the French Revolution. Through the eyes of the maids, the reader is given a glimpse into the lives of the royals and the social hierarchy of the time. Overall, Queen Charlotte's Maidens is a captivating historical fiction novel that offers a unique perspective on the lives of women in the royal household during the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
