"The Widow Of Windsor" 1974 PLAIDY, Jean Blankets They were archdukes and kings—the

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"The Widow Of Windsor" 1974 PLAIDY, Jean Blankets They were archdukes and kings—thePLAIDY, Jean [351] pp. Robert Hale & Co. 1974 8 3 4" x 5 5 8" Jacket design by Philip Gough Before her marriage, Victoria had relied on the guidance of Lord Melbourne and Uncle Leopold; these were replaced by her beloved husband Albert to whom she became totally devoted. After his death she found herself desperately alone to meet the demands of raising a large, turbulent family and dealing with the affairs of state. The prospect seemed too much to