The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse - Frances Welch

The fascinating story of the Princesses of Hesse, four sisters at the heart of twentieth-century politicsA gripping family saga and a portrait of a world in turmoil The Princesses of Hesse were Queen Victoria's grandchildren. After the death of their mother, Queen Victoria's favorite daughter Alice, the Queen stepped in, taking an almost manic interest in the motherless girl's marriage prospects. Very little went according to plan. Fortunately, Queen Victoria did not live to see her direst fears... Zobrazit více