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The Queen and I

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Monarchy stripped, queen lives like commoner

This book is a hilarious yet thought-provoking take on what would happen if the roles of the monarchy were suddenly reversed. It's a great read for those who enjoy satire and political humor, as well as anyone looking to explore the themes of identity and class. The unique selling point of the book is its ability to make readers laugh while also taking a critical look at societal structures.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Sue Townsend
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ISBN: 9780141010878
Authors: Sue Townsend
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2020-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary
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Goodreads rating: 3.72
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Description

The Queen and I is the brilliantly funny novel by Sue Townsend, author of the Adrian Mole series.THE MONARCHY HAS BEEN DISMANTLEDWhen a Republican party wins the General Election, their first act in power is to strip the royal family of their assets and titles and send them to live on a housing estate in the Midlands.Exchanging Buckingham Palace for a two-bedroomed semi in Hell Close (as the locals dub it), caviar for boiled eggs, servants for a social worker named Trish, the Queen and her family learn what it means to be poor among the great unwashed. But is their breeding sufficient to allow them to rise above their changed circumstance or deep down are they really just like everyone else?
 

Monarchy stripped, queen lives like commoner

This book is a hilarious yet thought-provoking take on what would happen if the roles of the monarchy were suddenly reversed. It's a great read for those who enjoy satire and political humor, as well as anyone looking to explore the themes of identity and class. The unique selling point of the book is its ability to make readers laugh while also taking a critical look at societal structures.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.