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The Virgin’s Lover

Yazan: Philippa Gregory
Seslendiren: Perdita Weeks
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A sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl.

1558. After years of waiting, Princess Elizabeth accedes to the throne of England.

For many, Elizabeth’s ascension is a glorious new dawn. Not so for Amy Dudley, whose ambitious husband, Sir Robert, is the acknowledged favourite of the new queen – a queen who must marry to secure her survival.

But Robert Dudley has many powerful enemies. And although she is clearly besotted with him, the virgin queen will not risk her hold on the throne.

Desire and ambition are unleashed at the court and at her home, Amy Dudley will face the ultimate betrayal.

With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory, exploring the inspiration behind The Virgin’s Lover.

Genre Fiction Historical Kadın Kurgu Kurgu Literary Fiction Romantik Thriller & Suspense Kraliyet Tudor İngiltere Gerilim Gizem
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Praise for The Virgin’s Lover:
‘A book to lose yourself in…a simmering mixture of intrigue, lust and betrayal at the court of Elizabeth I, it breathes new life into the suspected love affair between the young queen and Robert Dudley’ Daily Mail
‘Convincing and entertaining’ Daily Telegraph
‘An enjoyable read, and Gregory’s energetic writing carries one along’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Gregory’s success lies in restoring humanity to her historical figures’ Daily Mail
‘Gregory is one of the best chroniclers of the ups and downs of the turbulent Tudors…This superbly plotted drama unfolds like an exquisitely embroidered Tudor ruff’ Sainsbury’s Magazine
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This is a good listen. It has taken me a while to finish it as I think it takes a while to get into it and at some point when both Elizabeth 1s and Amy Dudley’s lives seems especially miserable I didn’t find I was enjoying either if there plight being toyed with by men.
The ending was gripping especially as you know what is coming and this seemed like a fantastic example if ‘what could have happened to Amy’ - and who did it and I think very likely.
Perdita Weeks reads it fantastically this is the 3rd book I have heard her narrate and have not been disappointed.
Lovely bonus 5 mins interview with Philippa Gregory at the end as well

Beautifully read and historical story made intriguing

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I love every minute of this audio book and totally lose myself. Perdita Weeks distinguishes between different people brilliantly.

Brilliantly narrated

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I am a big fan of all of Philippa Gregory’s ‘Cousins war’ and ‘Tudor’ novels but this was just a bit dull. Although I appreciate that this was a different and less flattering interpretation of Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley’s love affair, it did seem to make her out as a complete and utter moron. In fact most characters (other than William Cecil) came across as idiots and this didn’t make for the best listening. Also most of the story seems to be told through the state of the Queen’s cuticles which was not so riveting.
The performance was great although the narrator did have a habit of trailing off at the end of sentences which made some things hard to hear.
Overall a bit of a disappointment in an otherwise much loved series.

Not the best

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accent and pronounciation very difficult to listen too as is often the case here. it is hard to beleive that people actually spoke like this.

charactorisation

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I have found quite often with this series that books I didn't enjoy reading, I like as audio books and books I did enjoy, I sometimes dislike in an audio format. This was the later. I found it focused almost on political aspects rather than social and personal aspects of the characters so sometimes felt a little boring.. Elizabeth is not written at all in a flattering light but as weak and indecisive and relying on men to rule.
The character of Robert Dudley as ambitious and selfless was written very well.
I would reccomend the White Queen which is my fave audio book in this series so far.

average. preferred to read it.

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