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The Other Queen

By: Philippa Gregory
Narrated by: Madeleine Leslay, Richard Armitage, Alex Kingston
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Pre-order BOLEYN TRAITOR now – Philippa Gregory’s landmark return to the Tudor court, coming Autumn 2025 …

A dramatic novel of passion, politics and betrayal from the author of The Other Boleyn Girl.

1568. Mary Queen of Scots, fleeing rebellion in her kingdom, is offered a safe haven by Elizabeth I with George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, and his indomitable wife, Bess of Hardwick. The arrival of an extravagant queen turns the household upside down, as it becomes clear that the visit is a house arrest.

Queen Mary makes Bess’ hard-won house a centre for unrest and treason, and – perhaps worst of all – Mary Queen of Scots’ fabled beauty starts to work on the Tudor loyalist, Bess’ own husband, George.

The two women fight for their own rights: Mary to regain the crown and the kingdom of Scotland; Bess to win back her husband and houses. A third woman can decide: Elizabeth the First, and nobody knows how far she will go to protect her own safety.

With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory, exploring the inspiration behind The Other Queen.

©2011 Philippa Gregory (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Romance Royalty Thriller & Suspense Marriage Fiction Scotland Tudor Exciting

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Critic reviews

‘Written from instinct, not out of calculation, and it shows.’
Peter Ackroyd, The Times

‘For sheer pace and percussive drama it will take a lot of beating.’ Sunday Times

‘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

‘The contemporary mistress of historical crime fiction is Philippa Gregory. Her novels are filled with strong, determined women who take their fate into their own hands…Gregory brings to life the sights, smells and textures of 16th-century England.’ Kate Mosse, Financial Times
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Omg I love this. I returned it once and I don't know why. The male narrator really drew me in with his voice. I'm gonna listen again and again. The women narrators were fab but the guys voice wow. I felt like he was talking to me I actually did. I have no idea why I returned this I didn't give it a chance. I'm so glad I got it back as I'll listen to anything about Mary Queen Of Scots. Love Philippa Gregory x

Brilliant.

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I really enjoyed this for the way it is presented, present tense and from the views of less written about people who were in the thick of the story. It feels more real. As an American living in Scotland, I would appreciate this context in a story about the American Camelot: the government of John F. Kennedy.

Different view of the old story

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Fantastic read, clever dialogue from the three main characters. I loved that. The book led me to research all three characters after I had finished the book. I loved that too. How clever women have been through history. I loved all of the book and the Afterwords from Phillippa Gregory were just sensational. thank you

Exquisite format

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Enjoyed the book, the readings were great but needed to increase the volume when listening to the male voice and often turn it down when Bess was speaking.

Great reading of another classic by Phillips Gregory

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All three characters were very human and having them read individually made me feel like I was getting to know each person's deep secrets. Love a good story like this when it has been based on events.

voices of the past

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