This book is based on the handwritten journals of Queen Victoria and her relationship with an Indian man. After a brief encounter at the Queen's Golden Jubilee, Queen Victoria develops a fondness for Abdul Karim and appoints him as her Munshi. The two form an unexpected and unlikely friendship, much to the dismay of her household.

Anyone interested in history or sociology will enjoy this book. I'm incorporating both this book and the movie adaptation in an upcoming course for my high school students.

The book is well researched and lays out the facts in a way that gives the reader an insight into the thinking of Queen Victoria after the loss of her husband.

There are times that the book seems to slow down and repeat itself, but it's only because the story spans so many years.

The author of this book did a splendid job of researching all the evidence and retelling the story.

I recommend this book because it lets the reader see a different side of Queen Victoria.

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