Shooting Victoria: Madness, Mayhem, and the Modernisation of the British Monarchy - Softcover

Paul Thomas Murphy teaches interdisciplinary writing on Victorian topics at the University of Colorado. He is working on several projects relating to the Victorian period.

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