The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse
The curious destinies of Queen Victoria's granddaughters
$24.24
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
10 February 2026
Summary
The Times Book of the Week
Named one of The Telegraph’s ‘Best Biographies of the Year 2024’
Queen Victoria had forty-two grandchildren but the four Princesses of Hesse were held in her particular favour. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls their mother had left behind, hoping this might secure for them a happy future. And e…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780726298 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1780726295 |
| Author: | Frances Welch |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Short Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 222g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 124mm x 24mm |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Frances Welch
Frances Welch is the author of The Imperial Tea Party (2018), Rasputin: A Short Life (2014), The Russian Court at Sea (2011), A Romanov Fantasy (2008) and The Romanovs & Mr Gibbes (2004), all published by Short Books. Frances Welch has written for The Sunday Telegraph, Granta and The Spectator. She lives in Aldeburgh, Suffolk with her husband, Craig Brown.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.