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The Tudor Bride

By: Joanna Hickson
Narrated by: Maggie Mash
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The thrilling story of Catherine de Valois - the French princess who became an English queen. Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory.

Even the greatest of queens have rules - to break them would cost her dearly….

King Henry V's new French Queen, Catherine, dazzles the crowds in England but life at court is full of intrigue and her loyal companion, Mette, suspects that the beautiful Eleanor Cobham, protégée of the Duke of Gloucester, is spying for him.

Catherine believes herself invincible as she gives birth to an heir, then tragically King Henry is struck down by fever back in France and a weeping dowager queen follows his coffin back to England, comforted by the music of the King's Harper, Owen Tudor.

Unable to outwit those who seek to remove the new young king from her care, Catherine retires from court. At the secluded manor of Hadham a smouldering ember bursts into flame and Catherine and Owen Tudor become lovers.

But their love cannot remain a secret forever, and when a grab for power is made by Gloucester, Catherine - and those dearest to her - face mortal danger….

©2013 Joanna Hickson (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

"Woman‘Superb…a real find." ( The Bookseller)
"Captivating." ( Woman's Own)

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A wonderful listen

A beautifully written story which fills the large gaps of Catherine of Valois’ life… but what is known if that hers was a difficult life…
l really liked the French accents used by the narrator… very fitting for French women learning English in the day…
I am now intrigued with Eleanor Cobram as she had big part in this fictional tale…. I recommend this book as I enjoyed it immensely

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Irritating narration

Such a disappointment after The Agincor Bride which was beautifully narrated. Hard to believe this is the same narrator as they have used a French accent that is very coarse and changes the feel of the characters entirely. The first book’s narration was mesmerising. With this narration, Catherine seems silly and brattish, not the dignified, graceful character of Agincor Bride.

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wonderful

i loved this book. great story. historical fiction at its best.
well presented and well performed.

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