Victoria: the queen. Julia Baird. 2017.

Third in line to the throne at the time of her birth, Victoria was an ordinary woman thrust into an extraordinary role. Born into a world where women were often powerless, in a century roiling with change, Victoria went on to rule the most powerful country on earth with a decisive hand. As a teenage queen, she eagerly grasped the crown. She loved sex and delighted in power. She was outspoken with her ministers , overstepping boundaries and asserting her opinions. She gave birth to nine children and survived eight assassination attempts over the course of her lifetime.

Drawing on previously unpublished papers, Julia Baird brings vividly to life the fascinating story of a woman who struggled with so many of the things we do today.: balancing work and family, raising children, navigating marital strife, loosing parents, combating anxiety and self-doubt, finding an identity, searching for meaning.