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Roger Ascham and the King's Lost Girl

By: Matthew Reilly
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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Publisher's Summary

In this special prequel to Matthew Reilly’s The Tournament, Roger Ascham, the unorthodox tutor of Princess Elizabeth, is tasked by King Henry VIII with a most unusual and dangerous mission – tracking down a favourite prostitute of the King's who has gone missing.

©2014 Matthew Reilly (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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Ok

Not as engaging as other stories. But still well written and interesting plot. Glad I listened to it..

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Great prequel

Everything Matthew Reilly writes is gold, love his books. This is the informative back story of Roger Ascham it gives you a small insight into his background. Thank you MR.

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awesome

Love it , listen to it all the time.
I just wish it was longer.

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An easy listen.

A lovely listen for the last hour of my car journey. Well read. An interesting historical jaunt and great for free.

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Entertaining

Entertaining easy listening short story. Will be checking out more of the author's work. Presentation was good.

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FANTASTIC

Who was your favorite character and why?

Roger Ascham, because he is like a real lif Sherlock Holmes. he actually existed. weather he really did do detective work i dont know, but he was Elizabeths tutor.

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brilliant short story.

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an excellent book

I loved this book. I was sorry it was so short ! very well written

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Great short story

Great short story, easy to listen to narration and it's free! Another great story from Matthew Reilly. Love, murder and mystery in under 60 minutes.

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New author for me

I just loved this book the whole concept of an historical novel It is new to me and most enjoyable.

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My first audio book and I loved it!

Fantastic story and so engaging to listen to. Will definitely be buying some more in the future. Also my first Matthew Reilly book, won't be the last

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