Alice Grand Duchess of Hesse

A memoir by Dr. K. Sell with a translation of the letters of the princess to her mother was published anonymously in German Darmstadt 1883. The letters are here given in the original with a translation by Princess Christian of the memoir.-Print ed.. The life of a princess is not always as glamorous as it seems. The tragic yet inspiring story of Alice the third child of Queen Victoria is recounted in her own words through her letters. Overcoming her struggles with illness grief and personal tragedy Alice remained a model of grace and strength offering lessons in courage and perseverance that are still relevant today.