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The book chronicles the life of an African princess who was saved from execution and brought to England. There, Queen Victoria oversaw her upbringing, and the princess later lived with her for a time before marrying an African missionary. The narrative highlights her experiences in court and her significant friendships and associations during a formative period in her life.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Walter Dean Myers
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