A Royal Affair

George III and his Troublesome Siblings

Stella Tillyard

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Vintage
01 April 2021

Biography: historical, political & military; Biography: royalty; British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Colonialism & imperialism

The extraordinary story of Caroline Mathilde, as depicted in the award-winning film A Royal Affair.

The young George III was a poignant figure, humdrum on the surface yet turbulent beneath- hiding his own passions, he tried hard to be a father to his siblings and his nation. This intimate, fast-moving book tells their intertwined stories. His sisters were doomed to marry foreign princes and leave home forever; his brothers had no role and too much time on their hands - a recipe for disaster.

At the heart of Tillyard's story is Caroline Mathilde, who married the mad Christian of Denmark in her teens, but fell in love with the royal doctor Struensee- a terrible fate awaited them, despite George's agonized negotiations. At the same time he faced his tumultuous American colonies. And at every step a feverish press pounced on the gossip, fostering a new national passion - a heated mix of celebrity and sex.

By: Stella Tillyard
Imprint: Vintage
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 287g
ISBN: 9781529115420
ISBN 10: 1529115426
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 01 April 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stella Tillyard has been described by Simon Schama as 'a phenomenally gifted writer'. Her books include Aristocrats- Caroline, Emily, Louisa and Sarah Lennox,1740-1832; Citizen Lord- Edward Fitzgerald, 1763-1798, and most recently Tides of War. She has lived in the USA and Italy and now lives in London.

Reviews for A Royal Affair: George III and his Troublesome Siblings

In this superbly engrossing and revelatory book, Tillyard's detective instincts and clever narrative structure work together to inform and delight -- Min Wild * Independent on Sunday * A very good read. There is pace, colour and well-researched writing -- Leslie Mitchell * Literary Review * Stella Tillyard tells this astonishing tale with bravura * Sunday Telegraph * A rollickingly good read * Observer * A joy to read, full of wit and fascinating detail. This is history told by a master storyteller -- Princess Michael of Kent * Mail on Sunday *