Six Tudor Queens: Katherine of Aragon, the True Queen
Six Tudor Queens, Book 1
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Six Tudor Queens: Katherine of Aragon, the True Queen
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Narrated by:
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Maggie Mash
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By:
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Alison Weir
About this listen
The lives of Henry VIII's queens make for dramatic stories, and Alison Weir writes a series of novels that offer insights into the real lives of the six wives based on extensive research and new theories.
In all the romancing, has anyone regarded the evidence that Anne Boleyn did not love Henry VIII? Or that Prince Arthur, Katherine of Aragon's first husband, who is said to have loved her, in fact cared so little for her that he willed his personal effects to his sister? Or that Henry VIII, an overprotected child and teenager, was prudish when it came to sex? That Jane Seymour, usually portrayed as Henry's one true love, had the makings of a matriarch? There is much to reveal....
Alison writes about the wives in the contexts of their own ages and of the court intrigues that surrounded these women and - without exception - wrecked their lives. She will transport listeners into a lost and vivid world of splendour and brutality: a world in which love, or the game of it, dominates all.
©2016 Alison Weir (P)2016 Headline DigitalWhat listeners say about Six Tudor Queens: Katherine of Aragon, the True Queen
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- Librarian
- 14-01-2021
Historical Fiction at its best
Even though I have classified this as fiction there are a lot of non-fiction elements to this story. This is the first of Alison Weir's Six Tudor Queens series and after reading the first I hope to complete the whole series. Reviewers have said that the narration was painful and I must be truthful and say that I upped the speed to 2.4, something I have never done before but which made listening to the story a more pleasant interlude. As an historical author Weir is able to capture the essence of the times and the moods of the characters beautifully. If you enjoy seeing history brought to life, give this one a chance....just up the speed of the audio.
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- Lesley
- 08-06-2019
Irritating narration nearly had me returning this
I know the narrator was trying to give an impression of speaking slowly because it was a 2nd language, BUT it was SO slow and tortured I nearly gave up and returned the book. This really killed the book for me. If you like extremely slowwwwwww and toneless, narration you'll enjoy this. The subject matter was interesting and well written... a step down from the bodice ripping of Jean Plaidy. I enjoyed another book in this series .. Anne of Kleve and will check out the other books... omitting any with the same narrator.
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- Jo
- 07-11-2016
Really enjoyable 'read'
I'm a Tudor fanatic and thoroughly enjoyed the detail in this audiobook which expanded my knowledge of Catherine of Aragon. Excellent and consistent narration which was very easy to listen. Looking forward to the next book!!
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- lily
- 29-06-2016
Excellent!
Well written and very well read by Maggie Mash. So many times the story starts withe Katherine's exit, it was really interesting to hear her whole story.
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- gena
- 25-09-2017
Fabulous all round
What a great way to learn about the history of the period. Awesome all round.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-07-2021
Loved it.
As a history fan found this book enjoyable. It took you back to the time of history. Made you feel for Anne and the torment she was put upon her. she was a courageous strong.woman. Makes you realise how life was at that time. The nbarration was very easy to listen to .Show how Henry was such a bully.
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- Dannielle
- 02-09-2021
Well written
Brings the story of Katherine of Aragon to life. The narration was a bit irritating; but got better as the book progressed.
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- LG
- 31-08-2021
it took me a little while ....
but once I got into it I couldn't stop listening. I found this story telling engaging and I wish I knew how much is based in letters or documents or other known recordings of her lifetime.
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- Jocelyn
- 29-11-2018
Insightful and inspiring
I honestly loved this book. It was so much more than what I was expecting. I felt I was there, back in time and going through the anguish and pain poor Queen Katherine went through when Ann Boleyn became King Henry's new love interest then wife. Beautifully written and wonderfully narrated. Such a great and insightful book.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-05-2019
Great. Would recommend .
Having read the paper back version. It was interesting to hear another interpretation of the tones and emphasis.
I love this author so am going to purchase more of the audio books.
The journey to work and back is much more enjoyable now. Though sometimes, on reaching my destination, I remain in the vehicle to hear the conclusion of a conversation...
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