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The Kiss of the Concubine
- A Story of Anne Boleyn
- Narrated by: Alex Lee
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
January 28, 1547. It is almost midnight, and the cream of English nobility hold their breath as King Henry VIII prepares to face his God. As the royal physicians wring their hands and Archbishop Cranmer gallops through the frigid night, two dispossessed princesses pray for their father's soul, and a boy, soon to be king, snivels into his velvet sleeve.
Time slows, and dread settles around the royal bed, the candles dip, and something stirs in the darkness...something, or someone, has come to tell the king it is time to pay his dues.
The Kiss of the Concubine is the story of Anne Boleyn, the second of Henry VIII's queens.
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- Nicknacks
- 22-08-18
Beautifully written and sensitively narrated
This is a well-crafted book giving some very different but highly credible insights into Anne Boleyn's life. Alex Lee gives a sensitive and often moving narration, and I found it hard to stop listening - the equivalent of not being able to put down the book!
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-11-18
Outstanding performance by Alex Lee and a riveting story
I’ve read many accounts about Ann Boleyn but this is the best so far. Told in the first person Lee’s voice with its subtle French accent brings the story and Ann herself to life. The author has successfully created plausible psychological truth within the characters of Ann and Henry as well as the other key characters in this tragic story.
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- bryan judge
- 24-02-20
Excellent
This book is excellent, so well written and narrated. Alex Lee narrates with charm and feeling, making this book so enjoyable.
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- Jennyflubug
- 04-12-19
brilliant
hooked from beginning to end. the narrator is so good, she takes you into their world. I would have loved more of the ending, it could have been quite amusing. definitely worth a read.
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- IMB
- 26-10-19
History intertwined with a tale well told
As a lover of history I really enjoyed this well researched and well written and often fascinating insight into the life of Anne Boleyn told from her own point of view. Solid historical research underpins and interweaves with some skillful 'fiction' to bring the characters of the story to life in a very real way. Even though the ending and much of the story is known when you start the book, you find yourself drawn into Anne's world and all the plotting and planning and struggles for power in the Tudor court and the frustrations and emotions of both Henry and Anne. I will look forward to more in the series.
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- Busymummyof3
- 06-10-19
Loved it
I loved the attention that Alex Lee gave to the voice of Anne , it’s well known she was brought up in a french court and when stressed her french accent was more prominent, great story and so well narrated I have listened to many of Alex Lees books and am on to the next now .
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- Alan Whittle
- 13-04-19
Hmmmmm...!
Nothing wrong with the story of course. One of the most dramatic in English history. however the telling of it was a bit lack lustre. I suppose when you're going in to bat against Hillary Mantel. Its a tough number. I felt that some of the facts were a bit like warmed over pizza - just rearranging them didn't make it compelling, or incisive, or exciting.
When Anne was in the Tower - would she really be bothered about Henry not being there to kiss her 'duckies'. Personally I think not.
Still, if you like that sort of thing. I can imagine some people would find the book enjoyable. I certainly couldn't write anything as good. so well done!
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- lindajones
- 13-03-19
Enjoyable
I love anything to do with the Tudors whether fact or fiction. The only problem I had was when to take a break as I thought to myself “just one more chapter”. I have listened to it a couple of times as it’s easy to lose yourself. For an hour or two.
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- Student Crystal
- 12-12-23
Marvellous!
Marvellous portrayal of the story of Anne Boleyn. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it. Judith Arnopp brought all the characters to life in a way that is very believable. She has clearly researched the time periods and characters extremely well. Having read and listened to others by this other, I was excited to hear this one as Anne Boleyn is one of my favourites and was not disappointed. 🤩💜
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- Miss B.
- 14-09-23
Absolutely loved this book
I enjoyed this so much I’ve listened to it more than once. The emotions are tangible and it is beautifully written.
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