"A biography fit for a queen." -- Kirkus, starred review " For history buffs and fans of historical fiction, this biography allows readers to immerse themselves in 19th-century voices and aesthetics." - School Library Journal " Reef's storytelling is impeccably paced, covering Victoria's eighty-plus years with ease and assurance. This will be a valuable companion for lovers of Victorian period fiction and a satisfying read for biography fans." - Bulletin "Eminently readable with lavish illustrations and photographs, Victoria: Portrait of a Queen is an engrossing biography of the woman for whom the nineteenth century was named the Victorian Age. Readers will come away with a personal connection to what Lord Salisbury meant when he said, "She has been a great instance of government by example, by esteem, by love." -- VOYA " Full of color portraits, period engravings, and fascinating photographs of the queen, her consort, and her progeny, this endeavor is made to pore over again and again. Anglophiles and history lovers should definitely enjoy this.

" -- Booklist "Full of primary source material and spectacular paintings in full color as well as back matter that includes a Windsor family tree, source notes, and a rich bibliography, this is a biography for Victoriana and history lovers alike."-- Horn Book.