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Find out what Mumsnetters thought of The Victoria Letters, the official companion to the ITV show Victoria

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SorchaMumsnet · 16/11/2016 15:36

Were you gripped by ITV's Victoria? Intrigued by the life and letters of this fascinating royal? Then this is the giveaway is for you - we've got 50 copies of the show's official companion The Victoria Letters! Find out more.

In The Victoria Letters, Helen Rappaport delves into the private writings of the young Queen Victoria, painting a vivid picture of the life of one of England's greatest monarchs. Full of beautiful photography from the series and original images from the era, this book allows us an inside look at the girl behind the Queen.

We ask all the giveaway winners to share their thoughts about the book on this discussion thread. But you don't have to have won a free copy - anyone who has read The Victoria Letters can post their feedback here (and you can buy the book now).

If you've read The Victoria Letters, post your feedback on the book by 3 January to be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Love2shop voucher.

This giveaway is sponsored by HarperCollins

Find out what Mumsnetters thought of The Victoria Letters, the official companion to the ITV show Victoria
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lindseystuart855 · 26/12/2016 18:03

I do love a book that accompanies and enhances what you see on the television and this is just lovely! The photos are gorgeous and the behind the scenes information is very interesting. It more than enhances the book and with the historical snippets this is both a coffee table book and one to treasure. Victoria's letters are really nicely woven into a book that captures your imagination and it's a very worth purchase - one to treasure!

RustyBear · 26/12/2016 17:00

DD gave me this for Christmas, along with the DVD - not sure whether I'll have time to finish it by January 3rd, but I'll have a try...

vonniebab2 · 26/12/2016 16:44

What a wonderful book, beautiful photography and informative, I just loved reading this book and didn't want it to end. A book I will always treasure!

glennamy · 26/12/2016 16:11

A great book, I love anything to do with Royal history and this gives a great insight into the relationships that she had encountered...

cocochips · 26/12/2016 14:42

A great book with great illustrations

mooota1514 · 26/12/2016 13:52

Received my copy and agree that it is an amazing book. My only negative so far is that I find the font that has been used for some of the letters very difficult to read and that has impeded my enjoyment of the book as a whole.

Cailin7 · 26/12/2016 13:49

The Victoria Letters by Helen Rappaport is a fascinating book with some great illustrations and provides great insight into Victoria and her life.

juju3 · 26/12/2016 13:29

We all love history and this book was therefore a real treat.

amyhalliday1 · 26/12/2016 12:24

Really good read

iut044 · 26/12/2016 12:15

A nice read.

kerryv · 26/12/2016 11:33

Not really an era I enjoy reading about. But the book was surprisingly good.

angela121262 · 26/12/2016 11:19

Sound marvellous..

beckyinman · 26/12/2016 10:57

Absolutely fascinating but I would have liked it to be a little more about real life and less about the TV show, although understand why it is

IonaAilidh11 · 26/12/2016 10:47

fantastic read

MrsDramaQueen · 26/12/2016 10:46

This looks really good. I have watched the TV series so this would be a good book to read to follow it it. I've had a look through it in the supermarket, and it's got some good pictures in. It's definitely one on my list to get.

janeyf1 · 26/12/2016 09:01

Had to read this book having been a fan of the TV series. Fascinating history

alsproject · 26/12/2016 08:57

Fantastic book. Beautifully presented with lots of detail

jacqui5366 · 26/12/2016 08:08

I learned that she is not the demure old lady we all see, but such an amazing interesting lady who history has not (in my opinion) treat with the dignity she deserved. We loved reading the story of this amazing lady, she opened up our eyes to the hidden life and characteristics of this person in our history. We have learned much and had out eyes opened to the strength and personality a person can achieve when you have to prove yourself and grow in confidence.

glenka · 26/12/2016 07:28

I haven't watched the TVs series but this sounds like a very interesting book.

TracyKNixon · 26/12/2016 07:21

Excellent book as companion to the series. It goes into depth of Queen Victoria's life by her letters and other documents which compliments the TV series very well and creates a comprehensive source for background reading. I do recommend this book!

debjani · 24/12/2016 06:46

Great surprise to get this book as I hadn't received a notification email! My children loved the series and love history so this is a great book for them. But I had hoped there would be more illustrations from the period and not so many from the TV series

Elizatoria · 22/12/2016 21:30

Got my copy about a week ago which was a lovely surprise. I have nearly finished reading it and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have found out things about Victoria that I did not know before and have enjoyed seeing events through her eyes via her letters. It is an accessible and well organised read that my family and friends are queuing up to borrow when I finish. It is full of colourful pictures , both original paintings and art work alongside stills from the fabulous television series on which the book is based. I am hoping that the authors continue to look at her life both on screen and through the medium of books as Victoria was a fascinating monarch and woman. Thank you again for sending me a copy.

Pigeonpea · 21/12/2016 21:52

Truly beautiful book - I've loved reading it. The illustrations are nice, and represent the TV show this book supports. My Mum has spied it and has requested it after me

Thank you for this

Anj123 · 21/12/2016 11:35

Thank you for my book. I haven't started reading yet but am looking forward to over the Christmas holidays 😀

hilaryjoyh · 21/12/2016 10:04

Beautiful book - I didn't watch the series but now planning to do so if it is still available. My mum also loved the book which was very informative.