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The Taming of the Queen
- Narrated by: Bianca Amato
- Length: 18 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
Why would a woman marry a serial killer?
Because she cannot refuse....
Kateryn Parr, a 30-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 16 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....
From an author who has described all of Henry's queens comes a deeply intimate portrayal of the last: a woman who longed for passion, power, and education at the court of a medieval killer.
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- Mrs J
- 09-09-15
Great story
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
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.
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- Koeywinglee
- 14-03-16
Love the story and how it was read
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!
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-04-24
Fascinating book
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.
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- Mrs
- 19-08-15
Really njoyable read but finishes too early
I found this a fascinating take on the last Queen Kate & the religious backdrop of the final few years of Henry VIII reign. I particularly noted with interest the relationships Katherine had with Anne Askew & her inner circle. This part of her life was defined clearly along with the absolute terror she must have felt negotiating her safety with a tyrant such as Henry. What was less clear was the relationships with her stepchildren (particularly Elizabeth) & that with Thomas Seymour. For me, the book ended too early & I would loved to have seen Philippa Gregory's take on the final 18 months of Katherine's life (post marriage to Thomas Seymour) but I suppose that was a sign I was enjoying this story as it left me wanting more.
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- Polly Ellis
- 07-07-20
A brilliant story!
This book that I had always omitted from buying whenever I looked at the cover, boy! It packs a punch! a fantastic read and listen,just couldn't put it down! The last great queen that Henry the eighth had- Queen Catherine Parr who finally outlived this
monstrous queen killer!
It is a gripping story to hear from Phillipa Gregory.
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- Maryb
- 09-03-16
Cruelty personified.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes I enjoyed it but Henry didn't come out well.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Taming of the Queen?
Lots of good moments but the chastisement of The Queen was vivid and cruel.
What does Bianca Amato bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
She has a lovely voice.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I just felt sorry for the Queen who didn't want to marry Henry as she loved another man and Henry disgusted her.
Any additional comments?
Good description of the decaying King.
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- Sangita
- 02-06-16
Extraordinary
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.
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- Adrienne
- 09-09-15
thoroughly enjoyed the story and performance .
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.
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- Ellie S.
- 23-08-16
Beautifully detailed
A fabulously detailed and descriptive story. Beautifully narrated, invoking the fear and trepidation that stalked the Royal Court.
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- Mandy T
- 11-04-24
A story you get sucked into
Always loved Philippa Gregory’s novels. You get sucked in. I felt like I was watching them. Loved it.
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