The Stolen Crown: It Was a Secret Marriage--One That Changed the Fate of England Forever

by Susan Higginbotham Narrated by John Lee, Alison Larkin

Overview

Katherine Woodville's sister never gave her a choice. A happy girl of modest means, Kate hardly expected to become a maker of kings. But when her sister impulsively marries King Edward IV in secret, Katherine's life is no longer hers to control . . .

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"[Higginbotham] hits another historical high note in her latest fictional foray into the British monarchy. . . . This fictional prelude to the Tudor era will appeal to fans of Philippa Gregory's historicals." ---Booklist

From the Publisher - AUDIO COMMENTARY

"[Higginbotham] hits another historical high note in her latest fictional foray into the British monarchy. . . . This fictional prelude to the Tudor era will appeal to fans of Philippa Gregory's historicals." —Booklist

OCTOBER 2013 - AudioFile

Higginbotham’s historical novel depicts the marriage between Katherine Woodville and Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham, and paints a colorful picture of the violent power struggles during and after the tumultuous Wars of the Roses. The first-person narrative alternates between Katherine and Harry, so the choice of two narrators adds some clarification to the complex historical events. One inconsistency is a bit disruptive: John Lee reads Katherine’s dialogue with a French accent to reflect her heritage, while Alison Larkin gives no accent to Katherine’s voice. Both narrators capture Katherine’s gentle yet unyielding resolve to protect her family amid shifting political alliances, and Henry’s naïve loyalty to the power-hungry Richard as he ultimately strives for the throne. N.M.C. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170543274
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	08/12/2013
Edition description:	Unabridged

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