This biographical sketch and collection of letters offers a window into the life of Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse, Princess of Great Britain and Ireland. The work compiles a memoir by Dr. K. Sell, originally published in German in 1883, alongside a translation of the Princess's letters to her mother. The translation of the memoir itself was undertaken by Princess Christian, highlighting the familial connections and personal nature of the content presented.

This compilation offers a dual perspective on the life of Grand Duchess Alice, presenting both a contemporary memoir and her personal correspondence. The inclusion of translations by a family member suggests an effort to make the material accessible and perhaps to imbue it with a sense of familial intimacy. The work likely appeals to those interested in Victorian-era royalty, personal histories, and the epistolary form as a means of historical insight. The dual-language presentation of the letters further enhances its value for scholarly or personal study.