{"product_id":"9781789294484","title":"The Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd offers a comprehensive and nuanced biography of Queen Elizabeth II, tracing her remarkable journey from a young girl to the longest-serving monarch in British history. This compelling narrative begins with her ascension to the throne at the tender age of twenty-five, following the untimely death of her father, King George VI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Morton meticulously explores the internal and external challenges Elizabeth faced throughout her reign. The biography delves into her early desires for a more ordinary existence, juxtaposed against her profound sense of duty to the nation and the Commonwealth. Morton draws upon a wealth of interviews, previously undisclosed documents, and personal anecdotes to paint a vivid portrait of a woman who navigated the complexities of royal life with grace and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuty and Sacrifice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book highlights the sacrifices Elizabeth made for her role, often at the expense of her personal desires.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic vs. Private Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morton examines the delicate balance she maintained between her public duties and private relationships, particularly with her family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative reflects on her lasting impact on the monarchy and the evolving role of a modern queen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"In a world of change, she has been a constant, a symbol of stability and continuity.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and engaging style, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a must-read for those interested in royal history, as well as fans of Morton's previous works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eDiana: Her True Story\u003c\/strong\u003e, which similarly unearths the complexities of a public figure’s life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael O'Mara Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950810689868,"sku":"9781789294484","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781789294484_3d_front.jpg?v=1758063542","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-ch\/products\/9781789294484","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}