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The Heir Apparent: A Life of Edward VII, the Playboy Prince

by Jane Ridley

Random. 2013. 752p. ISBN 9781400062553. $35.

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There would be no Edwardian era without Queen Victoria's son Bertie, who lived life to the fullest while waiting to ascend the throne. Like the era he lent his name to, Bertie was a fan of good living, fancy parties, and quiet yet passionate liaisons. Still, he became a model king whose reign helped move Britain into the modern era. Meticulously researched and unsurprisingly dishy, Ridley's biography is the definitive work on this fascinating historical figure. (LJ 1/14)

Reviewed by Nanette Donohue , Dec 01, 2014

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