Susan Morgan (2)

Aside from the author's penchant for sidetracking the story with constant observations on how incredible Anna was (she was great, we get it!), this is an excellent history of Anna Leonowens. This book focuses not only on the popular story we're all familiar with, but reveals Anna's true past: not the proper English lady she claimed to be, but the army brat born and raised in India, who lied about her heritage to save her children from poverty. If you want to know what led Anna to her career show more as the royal governess, definitely read this book. show less

Although I found the parts in Thailand of personal interest, the book is quite dry and dull. The author clearly had preconceived ideas about the subject.