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The Taming of the Queen

By: Philippa Gregory
Narrated by: Bianca Amato
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 FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, PHILIPPA GREGORY, COMES A DEEPLY INTIMATE PORTRAYAL OF A WOMAN WHO LONGS FOR PASSION, POWER AND EDUCATION AT THE COURT OF A MEDIEVAL KILLER.

Why would a woman marry a serial killer?
Because she cannot refuse...

Kateryn Parr, a thirty-year-old widow in a secret affair with a new lover, has no choice when a man old enough to be her father who has buried four wives - King Henry VIII - commands her to marry him.

Kateryn has no doubt about the danger she faces: the previous queen lasted sixteen months, the one before barely half a year. But Henry adores his new bride and Kateryn's trust in him grows as she unites the royal family, creates a radical study circle at the heart of the court, and rules the kingdom as Regent.

But is this enough to keep her safe? A leader of religious reform and the first woman to publish in English, Kateryn stands out as an independent woman with a mind of her own. But she cannot save the Protestants, under threat for their faith, and Henry's dangerous gaze turns on her.The traditional churchmen and rivals for power accuse her of heresy - the punishment is death by fire and the king's name is on the warrant...

Praise for Philippa Gregory:

‘Meticulously researched and deeply entertaining, this story of betrayal and divided loyalties is Gregory on top form’ Good Housekeeping

‘Gregory has popularised Tudor history perhaps more than any other living fiction writer…all of her books feature strong, complex women, doing their best to improve their lives in worlds dominated by men’ Sunday Times

‘Engrossing’ Sunday Express

‘Popular historical fiction at its finest, immaculately researched and superbly told’ The Times©2015 Philippa Gregory (P)2015 Simon & Schuster Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Renaissance Romance Royalty Women's Fiction King Marriage Tudor

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This is a really good narrative giving dimensions to a queen about whom I knew little and putting a lot of the latter part of Henry's reign in context.

Great story

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I love all Phillipa Gregory's books, and love the audible version even more. Gripping plot and very good narrator for Catherine Parr. Highly recommended!

Love the story and how it was read

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Wonderfully written novel about the life of a great queen who withstood attempts to overthrow and kill her. A good insight into medieval life for women. Excellently narrated.

Fascinating book

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It's easy to only see the surface and never delve deeper. With the history of King Henry and his 6 wives, it never appeared to me how on the contrary of "comical" the tale was. The focus on the array aspects of the Tudor life allows one to imagine it as their very own reality. Upon first reading the book I thought to myself, Henry doesn't seem that bad- he loves his wife very much. But as the story developed, the Machiavelli character that he is come to full surface- shaking all sense of control.

Extraordinary

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this was a thoroughly enjoyable story., well read and easy to follow. and I gleaned an insight insight into the life of a member of the royal household in Henry Tudor's time on the throne.

thoroughly enjoyed the story and performance .

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A fabulously detailed and descriptive story. Beautifully narrated, invoking the fear and trepidation that stalked the Royal Court.

Beautifully detailed

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Always loved Philippa Gregory’s novels. You get sucked in. I felt like I was watching them. Loved it.

A story you get sucked into

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Loved the history and felt the fear of KP living on a knife edge with Henry

Historical brilliance

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I have listened to all Philippa Gregory’s books which delighted me. She is a wonderful author and I’m very grateful. I am now at a loss as what to how to listen to and occupy myself

Philippa Gregory’s books

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great contents, great narration. philippa has done it again. Can't wait for the next book

love it!

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