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Queen Victoria's Highland Journals
- Performed by Virgina McKenna in a Dramatised Setting
- Narrated by: Virginia McKenna OBE, Mark Hardy
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Tune in to Mr Punch’s captivating journey through history as we present "Leaves from the Highland Journals of Queen Victoria,"brought to life by the enchanting voice of Virginia McKenna.
Step into the world of Queen Victoria, who reigned for an astounding 64 years, and discover her remarkable talent for chronicling life around her. These journals, spanning from 1848 to 1882, offer an intimate glimpse into the "never-to-be-forgotten days" she cherished in her beloved Scottish Highlands.
Initially penned for her inner circle, Queen Victoria's journals became a sensation when shared with her subjects, quickly becoming a bestseller. Experience the gentle and unpretentious musings of a wife and mother who bore the Imperial Crown.
With exquisite narration by Virginia McKenna, this audiobook unveils the hidden treasures of Queen Victoria's world, complete with immersive soundscapes and vivid storytelling. Don't miss this unique chronicle of life at Balmoral, a truly regal experience.
Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter.
Critic Reviews
“...these journals offer us so many insights into the paraphernalia that accompanied the royal progress north... Virginia McKenna reads beautifully.” (Sunday Times)
“This quirky and vivid aural tapestry is jam-packed with sound effects... and is further enhanced by McKenna’s genteel narration.” (Scotland on Sunday)
“A chronicle of life at Balmoral, both before and after Prince Albert’s death. Very effectively read by Virginia McKenna.” (Sunday Telegraph)