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The Queen’s Fool
- Narrated by: Yolanda Kettle
- Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins
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Publisher's Summary
*A stunning unabridged recording of one of Philippa Gregory’s bestselling novels of the Tudor court – available on audio download*
1553. Hannah Green, the young daughter of a Jewish bookseller, is forced out of Spain by the Inquisition, and becomes an unlikely player at the fractious Tudor Court.
Her gifts of foresight mean that she is given as a Holy Fool to the newly crowned Mary I. But as Mary’s grip on the throne loosens, threatened by the ambitions of her sister, Elizabeth, Hannah is trapped in the deadly rivalry between the daughters of Henry VIII.
As a secret Jew and unwitting spy in the struggle between a Catholic queen and a Protestant princess, Hannah must hide her own identity. And as a girl watching a passionate queen and her cold-hearted sister, Hannah must learn how to be a woman.
With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory, exploring the inspiration behind Hannah Green’s story.
Critic Reviews
Praise for Philppa Gregory: "Gregory's research is impeccable which makes her imaginative fiction all the more convincing." (Daily Mail)
"Gregory is great at conjuring a Tudor film-set of gorgeous gowns and golden-lattered dining. She invokes some swoonsome images...while the politics are personal enough to remain pertinent." (Daily Telegraph)
"Subtle and exciting." (Daily Express)
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- Elvira Jagels
- 18-02-2023
I am becoming a binge listener!
I couldn’t stop listening to this story. It was excellently narrated and made me want to explore the characters who actually existed in more depth.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-07-2019
Another Great Historical Novel
Loved this story - was interesting and well paced
The historical elements as always enabled an exciting story
The narrator was excellent as well
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- Anonymous User
- 24-01-2022
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Loved it .My favourite writer, will certainly listen to more.I didn't want it to end.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-11-2022
Taming of the Queen
I’m really enjoying ALL the Philippa Gregory books — but The Taming of the Queen is missing!!!!
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- Anonymous User
- 23-11-2023
An all time favourite
I first read The Queen's Fool as a teen in the early 2000s and have enjoyed every moment revisiting the story (along with the other books Phillipa's Tudor series) in audiobook format.
Hannah is a brilliant female character who captures what it is like to grow from girl to woman, how to balance morality with falling into step with social expectations and how to challenge your own beliefs for personal growth. All of this is told alongside the stories of two of the most influential women in history, which makes this story even more special and one that I recommend to all the women and girls in my life.
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