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Witness the incredible life of Caroline, a woman from Hanover who gained significant influence after moving to England. When her father-in-law ascended the throne as George I, and her husband became the Prince of Wales, she found herself in the midst of royal tumult. Despite the unpopularity and ineffectiveness of the King, Caroline strived to mediate between him and his disgruntled subjects. When her husband took the throne as George II, the situation worsened, and Caroline found herself reigning over the country in all but name. In this captivating examination, Wilkins presents Caroline as ...

Dive into the second volume of Queen Carolines riveting biography, wherein we explore her intriguing relationships with the Church, Walpole, and her children. Her journey as Queen Consort and occasional Queen Regent of George II is colored by triumphs and trials, leading up to her eventual illness and demise. This is a testament to the life and times of an extraordinary queen. - Summary by LynneT