With three who never married and only one who bore a legitimate child, their impact proved somewhat buried in historical tomes, eluding the amateur history buff. Fraser presents a strong biographical piece to exemplify what these six ladies of the House of Hanover did during their lives. While many will know some rudimentary events surrounding George III (both fact and fiction), Flora Fraser seeks not only to shed some light on his life, but the role his daughters played at Court and throughout Europe. Those who have made their mark on history are of particular interest, as it allows me to delve into curious parts of their past and determine how their choices eventually helped shape the world in which I live today. On my biographical journey, I have come across a number of interesting characters, as many who have been following my reviews will surely know.
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