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

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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

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

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.

Fantastic book. Beautifully presented with lots of detail

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

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.

fantastic read

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

Sound marvellous..

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

A nice read.

Really good read

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

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

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.

A great book with great illustrations

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

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!

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...

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!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. i didnt see the series but really enjoy royal history. i read this with my 14 y/o and we both found it really informative. A brilliant book i could read again and again

Great loved the Tv drama great watch loved the book great read

I got this for christmas and almost finished it already !! its wonderful. I havent watched the TV series but liked the pictures from the show in it

I loved the TV series and this book was an excellent companion. It is nicely presented and good to leave on the coffee table and leaf through from time to time. I don't know much about that period of royal history and it really brought it alive to me.

Wonderful book. Fascinating insight into one person f our great monarchs.

Loved this book, was inspired to buy it because I loved the TV series. Its a fabulous accompaniment to the TV programme with lots of high quality pictures.