“This fascinating look at the lives and times of the six daughters of George III and Queen Charlotte delivers an engaging read for enthusiasts of the royals and British history.” -Library Journal In the dying years of the 18th century, the corridors of Windsor echoed to the footsteps of six princesses. They were Charlotte, Augusta, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia, and Amelia, the daughters of King George III and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Though more than fifteen years divided the births of the eldest sister from the youngest, these princesses all shared a longing for escape. Faced with their father’s illness and their mother’s dominance, for all but one a life away from the seclusion of the royal household seemed like an unobtainable dream. The six daughters of George III were raised to be young ladies and each in her time was one of the most eligible women in the world. Tutored in the arts of royal womanhood, they were trained from infancy in the skills vial to a regal wife but as the king’s illness ravaged him, husbands and opportunities slipped away. Yet even in isolation, the lives of the princesses were filled with incident. From secret romances to dashing equerries, rumors of pregnancy, clandestine marriage and even a run-in with Napoleon, each princess was the leading lady in her own story, whether tragic or inspirational. In The Royal Nunnery: Daughters of George III, take a wander through the hallways of the royal palaces, where the king’s endless ravings echo deep into the night and his daughters strive to be recognized not just as princesses, but as women too. “This fascinating look at the lives and times of the six daughters of George III and Queen Charlotte delivers an engaging read for enthusiasts of the royals and British history. ” Library Journal "I have just watched a programme about Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret which featured Windsor Castle in all its glory - no wonder it's the Queen's favourite residence! I mention this only because the blurb comments on the six daughters of George III running amok in the castle, and I couldn't help but picture them in my mind's eye. Catherine's account of the six girls is terrific, and offers new information on how they tried to make their way in a rapidly changing world." Books Monthly "You’ll gain a sympathy for George III’s daughters, and an understanding of the temperament and anxieties at Court, and there are plenty of primary sources quoted, which you'll enjoy having a look through... This book will open your eyes to what really went on with these demure, rosy-cheeked women." Love British History "Lively, touching, sometimes scandalous biography of George III’s six daughters." Jane Austen's Regency World January/February 2021 "This book I adored... I have read a couple of books by Catherine before and really enjoyed them. I have to say I do think this my favorite of hers. This book was wonderful." Lil's Vintage World "Though meant for a general audience, the volume provides a useful summary for scholars and an illuminating look, for readers of historical fiction, at what life was like for royal women in the later Georgian court. Recommended." Historical Novel Society "In The Daughters of George III, Curzon presents the biographies of each sister in turn, relating not only the facts of their lives, but also the influences royal history had upon each, putting them into context for the reader in a way that brings each of the princesses vividly to life. Curzon’s latest title will make a useful and welcome addition to any Georgian library." Waterloo Association Journal "I thoroughly enjoyed this book and loved the fact that Catherine uses her lively and chatty style to relate the lives of the six princesses which also makes this book extremely enjoyable and fun to read." Where There's Ink There's Paper CATHERINE CURZON is a royal historian who writes on all matters 18th century at www.madamegilflurt.com. Her work has been featured on HistoryExtra.com, the official website of BBC History Magazine, and in publications such as Explore History, All About History, History of Royals, and Jane Austen’s Regency World. She has spoken at venues including Kenwood House, Wellington College, the Royal Pavilion, the Hurlingham Club, the National Maritime Museum and Dr Johnson’s House. Catherine holds a master’s degree in film and when not dodging the furies of the guillotine, can be found cheering on the mighty Terriers. She lives in Yorkshire atop a ludicrously steep hill.