Victoria and Abdul

Updated memoir of relationship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim in the late 1800's. Updated based on journals kept by Karim. Movie based on this story is pretty true to the book. Karim was from India (rued by the English at that time) and sent to England as part of a ceremony for the Queen's Golden Jubilee. They immediately formed a bond and he remained by her side until her death 20 years later. The Queen's Household (family and closest associates) grew increasingly disturbed at the relationship as the queen elevated Karim's status beyond the norm. As soon as possible after her death he was proclaimed persona no grata and left England. Unlike the movie, the book portrays the “demands” of Karim and the willingness of the queen to grant them. But, in the end, it is obvious that Karim loved Victoria as a son loves a mother.