Victoria & Abdul: the extraordinary true story of the Queen's closest confidant
Movie and television tie-ins, Biography, Royalty biography
Human-transcribed braille
Summary
'Victoria & Abdul' examines how a young Indian Muslim came to play a central role at the heart of the empire and his influence over Queen Victoria at a time when independence movements in the sub-continent were growing in force.… Yet, at its heart, it is a tender love story between an ordinary Indian and his elderly queen. It was a controversial relationship that led to near revolt in the royal household and one that survived the best attempts to destroy it. 2017.