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A review by lattelibrarian
At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess in Victorian England by Walter Dean Myers
3.0
This was a really nice overview of Sarah Forbes, who is a forgotten figure in British history. Rescued as a young girl from being sacrificed, she travels to England where Queen Victoria takes a shine to her, paying for her education and membership to high society.
Walter Dean Myers had originally found letters detailing information about her, and her struggles growing up in a world so different than the one she was born in. They detailed her schooling, her friendships with royalty, and her eventual marriage of convenience. Inspired by these letters, Myers researched her and offered forth this book.
Definitely an interesting read!
Walter Dean Myers had originally found letters detailing information about her, and her struggles growing up in a world so different than the one she was born in. They detailed her schooling, her friendships with royalty, and her eventual marriage of convenience. Inspired by these letters, Myers researched her and offered forth this book.
Definitely an interesting read!