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Oct 2023
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Author Interview: Denny S. Bryce (The Ot...

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Today we're talking about Sarah Forbes Bonetta, an African princess raised in Queen Victoria's court as the Queen's goddaughter. Author Denny S. Bryce's new book The Other Princess takes its inspiration from this recently rediscovered historical figure.

Learn more about Denny and her work at dennysbryce.com

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