A Magnificent Obsession: Victoria, Albert, and the Death That Changed the British Monarchy Audiobook

" Well-written informative read. Most interesting was the speculation on what actually killed Prince Albert. I very much liked that it acknowledged that the conclusion the author drew (pneumonia brought on by a flare up of Crohn's disease)was indeed speculation and didn't treat this idea as fact. "

" Very interesting take on the effect on England, and his family, of Prince Albert's influence before & after his death. There has been so much written on this queen, and this book takes a very human view of the royal family, the prime ministers of the era and the common folk. very enjoyable. "

" A really interesting look at the relationship between Queen Victoria and her husband Albert, Prince Consort and how his unexpected death impacted the whole royal court. I did not know much about Victoria's reign and the time period so this book was intensely interesting. Written in a narrative fashion, it makes for an easy enjoyable read if you like history. "

" The writing is rather bland, but it's an interesting examination of Victoria's withdrawal from public life due to her excessive grief over Albert's death. It does get a bit tedious after a while, though. "

" What the author thinks Prince Albert really died of, what he had actually accomplished in his life, the way Victoria mourned him and all the memorials she built in his honor. Old Vicky did not handle things very well. Good book, very well researched. "

" For not being a big history buff, I really liked this book. It is very well written, which made it hard to put down. I am looking forward to reading tho other books by Helen Rappaport. The only thing I missed was actually seeing the photo insert. It would have been nice to see the pics. "

" I came away from this book not liking Queen Victoria at all. What a selfish, deluded woman. I was, however, very interested in what happened to her daughters which proved to be a fascinating story on its own. "

" Excellent detailed history of Victoria and Albert, not dry at all. In fact, the royal couple, their children, and those around them were, to my great pleasure, brought to life in anecdote and factual narrative. Still, I did skim parts - I'm always impatient for the "good" parts. "

" Very, very interesting. Totally gave me a different perspective of the Victorian age. "

" Having a great love and interest in everything Victoria and Albert, I enjoyed this book very much. It might be a little much for someone with a mild or beginner's interest. "

" Very good book and very educational. It is a true biography and is fully referenced. The ARC did not have any pictures but the hardcover version in stores does. This is an excellent lesson in this period in history and I recommend it. "