Buckingham Palace - "The Uncommon Reader" - London, UK
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Almost all of the action in Alan Bennett's novel "The Uncommon Reader" takes place at Buckingham Palace.
Waymark Code: WMP9F7
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/24/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
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Queen Elizabeth II is the main character of Alan Bennett's novel "The Uncommon Reader". The book centers around the Queen as she discovers a love of reading...much to the dismay of her family and staff. The reading spark was lit as the Queen accidentally came upon a mobile library near the Palace. She borrows a book and with the suggestions of kitchen staffperson, who she promotes, she widens her literary horizons.
Short Description: Queen Elizabeth II becomes an avid reader.

Book Title: The Uncommon Reader

First Year Published: 2007

Author's Name: Alan Bennett

Name of Waymarked Item: Buckingham Palace

Location of Item: London, England, UK

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Admission Price?: 23.00 (listed in local currency)

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