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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of How to be a Victorian by Ruth Goodman, read by Patience Tomlinson.

How to be a Victorian - a time traveller's guide to Victorian Britain by the BBC's Ruth Goodman

We know what life was like for Victoria and Albert. But what was it like for a commoner like you or me? How did it feel to cook with coal and wash with tea leaves? Drink beer for breakfast and clean your teeth with cuttlefish? Dress in whalebone and feed opium to the baby? Surviving everyday life came down to the gritty details, the small necessities and tricks of living.

Drawing on Ruth's unique first-hand experience, gained from living on a Victorian farm for a year, this book will teach you everything you need to know about 19th century living.

If you liked A Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England or If Walls Could Talk, you will love this book.

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I've recently started a longer commute and this has really made it easier to bear! I found it very engaging and loved the references to real people.

Loved it. Very interesting!

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In part two it does contain sexually explicit details,of which should’ve been stated.
There is in part one a repeating of two sentences,which should have been edited out.

A lively and riveting read ,that’s not dry

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A fantastic book written by Ruth Goodman and narrated by the brilliant Patience Tomlinson. It's the perfect combination! This book is a 'must' for fans of Victorian domestic history. Ruth gives an interesting and amusing insight into Victorian life and I loved it. Well done Ruth, please do the Edwardian era next!

The perfect combination

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Really enjoyed this book. Brilliantly researched, nicely read, thank you to author and narrator.

Brilliant history

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An excellent account of Victorian Britain. Well researched and well structured. This has, undoubtedly, helped me in my own research. Thank you, Ms Goodman!

A REALLY GOOD LISTEN.

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