Maureen Waller was educated at University College London, where she studied medieval and modern history. She received a master's degree at Queen Mary College, London, in British and European history 1660--1714. After a brief stint at the National Portrait Gallery, she went on to work as an editor at several prestigious London publishing houses. Her first book was the highly acclaimed" 1700: Scenes from London Life". Her other books include "Sovereign Ladies: The Six Reigning Queens of England" and "Ungrateful Daughters: The Stuart Princesses Who Stole Their Father's Crown". She currently lives...