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  • The Other Princess

  • A Novel
  • By: Denny S. Bryce
  • Narrated by: Nneka Okoye
  • Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (85 ratings)

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The Other Princess

By: Denny S. Bryce
Narrated by: Nneka Okoye
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A stunning portrait of an African princess raised in Queen Victoria’s court and adapting to life in Victorian England—based on the real-life story of a recently rediscovered historical figure, Sarah Forbes Bonetta.

With a brilliant mind and a fierce will to survive, Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a kidnapped African princess, is rescued from enslavement at seven years old and presented to Queen Victoria as a “gift.” To the Queen, the girl is an exotic trophy to be trotted out for the entertainment of the royal court and to showcase Victoria’s magnanimity. Sarah charms most of the people she meets, even those who would cast her aside. Her keen intelligence and her aptitude for languages and musical composition helps Sarah navigate the Victorian era as an outsider given insider privileges.

But embedded in Sarah’s past is her destiny. Haunted by visions of destruction and decapitations, she desperately seeks a place, a home she will never run from, never fear, a refuge from nightmares and memories of death.

From West Africa to Windsor Castle to Sierra Leone, to St. James's Palace, and the Lagos Colony, Sarah juggles the power and pitfalls of a royal upbringing as she battles racism and systematic oppression on her way to living a life worthy of a Yoruba princess.

Based on the real life of Queen Victoria’s Black goddaughter, Sarah Forbes Bonetta’s story is a sweeping saga of an African princess in Victorian England and West Africa, as she searches for a home, family, love, and identity.

©2023 Denny S. Bryce (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers
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Great Read

I really enjoyed this book. It was insightful, intriguing and kept me wanting more. I felt it gave a good historical byline.

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Amazing narration

The writing is excellent and the narration was impeccable. The story was captivating and heartbreaking. I’m looking forward to another title by this author.

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Great read great story kept me motivated and very interested would highly recommend

The characters were very, very interesting and I’ve always loved reading about stories from this time. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes stories from this time.

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Story of life and love story

This is a beautiful story of new beginnings lost love and new loves of an African Princess. Through all the lost she encounter at a young age, she was able to love again.

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Very interesting story

I had no knowledge of Sarah Forbes Benetta prior to reading this book. Her life was very interesting. She suffered many tragic events in her life. But she also had some wonderful moments. She definitely lived up to her title.

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Excellent story.

Truly enjoyed this book. Loved the ups and downs of Sara’s life. Glad she was able to live and love.

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The Strength of a Black Woman

This is a well told story with much tragedy however great triumph. the nararrator was amazing which added to the authenticity. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel!

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What a story

What a story. How much sadness can a heart contain? I loved the setting and atmosphere and overall execution.

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Remarkable Story

I loved this book please let read this book you won't regret it. I hope this gets turned into a movie or a mini series people need to know her story.

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Princess Alina or Ina

Although heartbreaking Princess Sarah or Aina/Ina’s story was and is one of resilience even if it were not all on purpose.
I am saddened by how her life was used by Europe to strengthen its hold and ties to Africa without truly looking out for Africans, but in truth the African Princess was treated just as the other Princess’s were treated at that time, the only difference is the princess’s were Victorias blood birthed daughters.

In a way if we all practiced marrying to strengthen relations and to build power and wealth I’m not so sure it would be a terrible thing as long as the marriage did yield a love match that was supportive and protective.

I thoroughly enjoyed this retelling of The Other Princess.. 5 Stars is not a high enough rating.

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