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The Tudor Bride

By: Joanna Hickson
Narrated by: Maggie Mash
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The thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride. Perfect for fans of The White Queen.

Even the greatest of queens have rules – to break them would cost her dearly…

King Henry V’s new French Queen, Catherine, dazzles the crowds in England but life at court is full of intrigue and her loyal companion, Mette, suspects that the beautiful Eleanor Cobham, protégée of the Duke of Gloucester, is spying for him.

Catherine believes herself invincible as she gives birth to an heir, then tragically King Henry is struck down by fever. Unable to outwit those who seek to remove the new king from her care, Catherine retires from court, comforted by the King’s Harper, Owen Tudor.

At the secluded manor of Hadham a smouldering ember bursts into flame and Catherine and Owen Tudor become lovers. But their love cannot remain a secret forever, and when a grab for power is made by Gloucester, Catherine – and those dearest to her – face mortal danger…

 Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Royalty Small Town & Rural England Tudor Biography

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Praise for Joanna Hickson

‘Thoroughly engrossing’ The Lady

A gripping and emotional story’ Woman

‘Joanna Hickson’s writing is superb’ Shropshire Post

‘An enthralling blend of fact and fiction, drama and danger, passion and politics’ Lancashire Evening Post
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A bit repetitive and inconsistency but perhaps in the absence of historical documentation perhaps understandable. A nice love story

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at it's most "readable" A lot is written about the Tudors, but this is one of the few which tells of the beginning of the Tudor family & how their connection to royal family came about. It has finished with the mere mention of the first battle, in what was to become known as "The War of the Roses", however the author has assured us that her next book will continue the story. I for one cannot wait!

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I enjoyed this book and learning about that period of history. I was not too keen on the narrator and found that when she was recounting the characters speech it was annoyingly stilted

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loved it 🥰 definitely recommend. read very well. excellent twist to history.
great listen

loved this

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Would you listen to The Tudor Bride again? Why?

yes; it was a very emotional and believable story about two women thrown together and living through many difficult and also happy times.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There are many interesting characters but I would have to say Met and Catherine jointly.

Have you listened to any of Maggie Mash’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Not yet!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes I found it hard to tear myself away from

journey of two different but inseparable women

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