Book 7: Chapter 1 Summary

Hanover, June 18, 1714

Princess Caroline rides a horse along the streets of Hanover reminiscing about her life, from the death of her parents when she was a child to her marriage to Augustus.

Daniel meets Princess Caroline a short time later as she strolls through the gardens of Queen Sophie's castle. Daniel tells her about England's current situation and how the English guinea has been made worthless. Caroline finds Daniel's behavior offensive and angrily departs. Later, Sophie and Caroline discuss currency and England briefly before Sophie suffers a stroke and passes away in Caroline's arms.

Book 7: Chapter 1 Analysis

This chapter allows the reader to understand Caroline, her nature and her mannerisms. Caroline is naïve yet exceptionally strong, much like her grandmother Sophie. Sophie's death comes as a shock, but even in the end Sophie is a proud and stubborn woman...