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The Lost King
- The Search for Richard III
- Narrated by: Emma Spurgin Hussey
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
The official inside story of the life, death and remarkable discovery of history's most controversial monarch.
On 22 August 1485, Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor, went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Fifty years later, the king's grave was lost, its contents believed to be emptied into the river Soar and Richard III's reputation buried under a mound of Tudor propaganda.
Philippa Langley and Michael Jones trace the remarkable story of the search for the lost king, leading to the incredible moment when the 500-year-old mystery was solved as his remains were uncovered beneath a car park in Leicester. Featuring years of research on Richard III's fifteenth-century life and death, this is a compelling portrayal of one of our greatest archaeological discoveries that shines new light on history's most controversial monarch.
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- Parissa
- 17-12-22
A wonderful book!
A very interesting book combining a biography of Richard III with the compelling search for his remains. Having listened to this book, I’m eager to find out more about Richard III. Well-read and an easy listen.
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- Mrs E
- 06-01-24
difficulty with funding and dig prices
Liked author's narrative, and narrator's voice, very interesting and informative story, everything covered. Regained interest in history
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- Matt Bendoris
- 07-12-23
A must read
One of the most incredible discoveries of all time. All made possible by one woman’s dogged determination.
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- robin gibson
- 09-02-23
Fascinating
Although self confessed in favour of overturning assumption about Richard III, this is an exciting and fascinating journey of great discovery. The achievement in finding the lost King’s remains cannot be understated. Nicely read and more palatable than many of the academic who-did-what-to-whom works.
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- Mr S.
- 27-10-22
fit for a king
a wonderfully read story of a journey to discover the remains of one of the most controversial monarchs in British history.
emotive and enjoyable.
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- Mick
- 06-07-23
Nothing changes
Winners write the ‘truth’ and narratives suit those in power.
Really enjoyed this book. Nice mix of personal and historical perspective that helped me knit together various fragments of remembered British history.
The authors resolve to seek plausible answers albeit from a position of bias toward Richard is noteworthy as is their quest to see Richard’s remains treated respectfully
And a note of appreciation to the narrator who tells the story beautifully
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- Isabelle Paterson
- 16-03-23
Fascinating
Well read, interesting, especially after having visited exhibition in Leicester and having seen “The Lost King”. Highly recommend this book.
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- Rachael Ross
- 02-07-21
Brilliant, interesting, emotional and intriguing
I couldn't stop listening to this, the presentation of the life and history of Richard iii was well presented and done in a way that humanised him and brought him to life, while sharing information about him I had never heard before. This mixed with the emotional and fascinating events that was the search for his body, it's discovery and authentication makes for a simply wonderful book that is well read and completely sucks you in.
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- Phil Wain
- 05-08-22
Succinct
Always to the point and well read easy to listen to. The two stories are dealt with in enough detail. The biography and the amazing discovery of Richards body. Can’t really see any negative. Maybe the time old mystery of the boys in the tower. Always searching for more information and motivation on that.
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- David Filce
- 24-11-22
Love the story
I've followed this story for many years. irrespective of the work of Leicester Uni, you cannot surpass the drive and determination of Philippa Langley. A true lover of history.
Now following her search for the truth of the Princes in the Tower
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