This book is full of pictures which present us with a stunning record of a wonderfully original Queen, who was one of Romania's most vivid personalities.

The book traces Marie's life through pictures, from birth right up until her death. What a treat to be able to see rare images from this fascinating woman.

Highly recommended! ( )

This book is the first pictorial chronicle of the former Princess Marie of Edinburgh, granddaughter of Queen Victoria and Tsar Alexander II, illustrating the life, times and legacy of this flamboyant Balkan monarch of English and Russian extraction. It presents a vivid insight into European royal circles and the momentous events of the late Victorian era and the inter-war period.

Queen Marie of Romania is famous not only for her glamorous lifestyle and literary pursuits but also for her charitable work on the frontline during the First World War and the unofficial diplomatic representation of her country at the post-war peace conference. She was a highly-qualified witness of a period of great historical upheavals and transformations, and this record in fascinating images is a fitting tribute to her memory. ( )