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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Prisoners in the Palace by Michaela MacColl

March 5, 2011 By Mary

Description

London, 1838. Sixteen-year-old Liza’s dreams of her society debut are dashed when her parents are killed in an accident. Penniless, she accepts the position of lady’s maid to young Princess Victoria and steps unwittingly into the gossipy intrigue of the servant’s world below-stairs as well as the trickery above. Is it possible that her changing circumstances may offer Liza the chance to determine her own fate, find true love, and secure the throne for her future queen?

Meticulously based on newly discovered information, this riveting novel is as rich in historical detail as Catherine, Called Birdy, and as sizzling with intrigue as The Luxe.

About the Author

Michaela MacColl studied multi-disciplinary history at Vassar College and Yale University, which turns out to be the perfect degree for writing historical fiction. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and three extremely large cats in Connecticut. This is her first book.

Details

  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1 edition (October 13, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811873005
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811873000

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MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

This is a well conceived historical fiction for young adults that many adults will want to read as well.   Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres and the Victoria Era probably my favorite.  Elizabeth is orphaned and left with nothing but an education, she has no choice but to work as a lady’s maid.  Her fortunes take a turn when she lands a position with Princess Victoria during her teen years.  There is a lot of court intrigue with Elizabeth taking part in solving mysterious intrigues and befriending Victoria.

I loved how I was drawn in be the wealth of fact woven into the fiction of the story.  It was so believable that you could just feel yourself inside Kensington Palace and it is nice to see Victoria portrayed as full of joy and life instead of her later years.  I think this is best suited for those over 12 years old since there is some visits to unsavory parts of London.  More, please!

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Comments

  1. ASHLEY HOLT says

    March 5, 2011 at 1:48 am

    THANKS SO MUCH!!!

  2. Pisinat says

    March 5, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    Thank you =)

  3. holdenj says

    March 5, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Sounds great. Thanks for the info and chance to win!

  4. mamabunny13 says

    March 5, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    I would love to read this book. Thanks for posting a giveaway!
    mamabunny13 at gmail dot com

  5. IdentitySeeker says

    March 6, 2011 at 12:47 am

    +1 Thanks for the giveaway. It sounds like a great read.

    +1 Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/SweetNSensible

    Thanks:)

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  6. nicolesender says

    March 6, 2011 at 7:02 am

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  7. nicolesender says

    March 6, 2011 at 7:02 am

    daily entry
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  8. Norida Hanim says

    March 6, 2011 at 8:21 am

    Thank for this opportunity to win and make it internationally!!
    I’ll loved if can win this book as my new collection, please enter me!!

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  9. Holly says

    March 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    Thank you!

  10. nicolesender says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:37 am

    tweet:3/6
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  11. nicolesender says

    March 7, 2011 at 6:37 am

    daily entry
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  12. nicolesender says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:01 am

    Tweet:3/7
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  13. nicolesender says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:01 am

    daily entry
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  14. Jessy says

    March 8, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I’m looking forward to checking this one out now.

  15. nicolesender says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:06 am

    tweet:3/9
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  16. nicolesender says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:06 am

    daily entry
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  17. nicolesender says

    March 11, 2011 at 12:33 am

    Tweet:3/10
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  18. nicolesender says

    March 11, 2011 at 12:33 am

    daily entry
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  19. Dawn M. says

    March 11, 2011 at 7:15 am

    Sounds great! Count me in, please. :0)

    Tweeted:
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  20. nicolesender says

    March 12, 2011 at 7:49 am

    Tweet:3/11
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  21. nicolesender says

    March 12, 2011 at 7:50 am

    daily entry
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  22. holdenj says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Daily entry 3/12. Thanks!
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  23. Misha says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    Great contest. I donst know this writer but that book looks great.
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  24. Patty says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:33 am

    Love the cover of this book.
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  25. Rosita says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:35 am

    Sounds like a terrific book, count me in please!
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  26. nicolesender says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:24 am

    tweet:3/12
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  27. nicolesender says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:24 am

    daily entry
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  28. holdenj says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Daily entry 3/13. Thanks!
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  29. Gian Faye says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:37 am

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  30. holdenj says

    March 14, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    Daily entry 3/14. Thanks!
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  31. nicolesender says

    March 15, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    tweet:3/15
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  32. nicolesender says

    March 15, 2011 at 11:56 pm

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  33. holdenj says

    March 16, 2011 at 12:02 am

    Daily entry 3/15. Thanks!
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  34. holdenj says

    March 17, 2011 at 12:42 am

    Daily entry 3/16. Thanks!
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  35. nicolesender says

    March 17, 2011 at 2:53 am

    tweet:3/16
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  36. nicolesender says

    March 17, 2011 at 2:53 am

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  37. holdenj says

    March 17, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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  38. holdenj says

    March 18, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Daily entry 3/18. Thanks!
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  39. holdenj says

    March 19, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Daily entry 3/19. Thanks!
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  40. EVA SB says

    March 20, 2011 at 7:11 am

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  41. EVA SB says

    March 20, 2011 at 7:11 am

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  42. Mary (BookHounds) says

    March 21, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    DEBBIE — twoofakind12

    An email has been sent to the lucky people named above (first part of their email address in case my note ends up in spam). The winner(s) has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

    Thanks to all who entered.

    PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOR THE EMAIL FROM BOOKHOUNDS @ HOTMAIL REQUESTING YOUR MAILING ADDRESS!

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