Book Review of
The Queen’s Coronation
The Queen’s Coronation by Jennifer Ryan was published in 2026.
It is set in 1953 London.
It follows Buckingham Palace and the many employees vital to the monarchy’s running as they plan the Queen’s coronation.
Three women discover that just because a woman will soon be sitting upon the throne, it doesn’t mean that society will change overnight—and if they want to carve places for themselves in this world, they’ll have to do it together.
Lynn's Review
The Queen’s Coronation by Jennifer Ryan is a historical fiction book.
Set in 1953 London, The Queen’s Coronation follows three women who work for the royal family as they get ready for the Queen’s coronation.
Lucy is a wardrobe assistant, Miranda is an American journalist working undercover as a clerical assistant, and Caroline is an assistant dresser to the Queen.
All three women are dealing with difficult life situations, and they manage both their home life and their jobs working for the Queen.
I love the single timeline setting of this book. So many historical fiction books are dual-timeline, but I always prefer a single-timeline book.
I also love how this book is about the Queen without making her the main focus. The Queen is there, but the three women are the stars of this story.
If I had one complaint about this book, it is that I didn’t love Lucy, one of the main characters. I didn’t like the decisions she made, and she seemed way too naive. I know women dealt with a lot post WWII, but Lucy made very bad choices, which led to more bad choices.
Overall though I am glad that I read The Queen’s Coronation by Jennifer Ryan.
I have read The Kitchen Front and love Jennifer Ryan’s writing style. This was a fun read, and I will definitely be reading more of her backlist.
About Jennifer Ryan
Jennifer Ryan is a best selling historical fiction writer. She is from England, but currently lives in Washington DC with her family.