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Ruled Britannia
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 21 hrs and 7 mins
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Summary
In this novel of alternative history from best-selling author Harry Turtledove, the Spanish Armada has conquered England, King Phillip holds the English throne, and Elizabeth I languishes as a prisoner in the Tower of London. Meanwhile, in London, a mysterious stranger approaches young playwright William Shakespeare with an offer that could change the course of history.
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- Mr C Summers
- 01-10-24
Not my favourite work from the author
Performance was fine but I was not a huge fan of the work itself honestly I was happy to get to the end of it.
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- Keith K
- 08-11-19
Shakespeare's English
I don't believe anyone who has not studied Shakespeare's plays could understand let alone enjoy this story. It uses Shakespearean English all the way through which makes a little difficult to understand at times even for me and I love Shakespear
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- Stephen
- 26-06-24
Brilliant
Imaginative, amusing creative and full of Shakespearean puns and references and missrefrences to boot, even the odd reference to the authors own opus magnus.
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- B. A. Cass
- 29-06-19
The master of alternative history strikes again!
Thoroughly believable stuff from Mr Turtledove. A gripping, well performed story bringing Will Shakespeare, Burbage, Kemp et al into centre stage in a plot to oust the hated Spanish occupation, and restore Queen Elizabeth to the throne. A well observed and amusing tale.
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- margaret
- 04-05-20
Wonderfully thought through Alternative History
I've listened to this book three times over, it's so full of twists and turns that I could probably listen another ten times more. Thoroughly recommended, especially if you're a Shakespeare fan, all manner of little gems crop up in their conversations. I've not read alternative history before, so this was a really great introduction.
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- john smylie
- 06-11-21
Gramercy...
The names Shakespeare, William Shakespeare.
Doth having a licence to quill, no more needeth be spake.
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- Dom
- 10-08-21
Disappointing
I love Turtledoves books, but this was dull, drawn out and I couldn't wait for it to finish. definitrly not his best work.
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