Murphy, P: Shooting Victoria Madness, Mayhem, and the Rebirth of the British Monarchy

'An entertaining social history... Has as many strands as a Victorian novel, deserves a wide readership.' TLS. 'Beautifully researched and lucidly written ... an entertaining study' Sunday Times. 'A gripping, teeming, discursive pleasure. Shining a light on the 19th century and its indestructible queen.' Observer. '[A] fascinating book ... it is a testament to his talent that these 500 pages left me wanting more' Daily Express. 'A rollicking read' The Spectator. 'Full of curiosity and zest' Mail on Sunday. 'A rich, rollicking narrative ... enormously entertaining' Scotsman. 'Written with as much verve and spirit as the youthful queen herself, this fascinating investigation into the attempted assassinations is a superb exploration into 19th century construction of monarchy' BBC History. 'Part social panorama, part crime thriller, part psychological drama ... Superb' Robert Morrison.