Being Elizabeth: A Novel Audiobook, by Barbara Taylor Bradford Play Audiobook Sample

Being Elizabeth: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Katherine Kellgren Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 9.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Ravenscar Trilogy Release Date: August 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427204981

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

200

Longest Chapter Length:

06:08 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

25 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:02 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

35

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Publisher Description

The number-one bestselling author delivers her most provocative, sizzling novel yet—a story of money, power, love, and betrayal that only Barbara Taylor Bradford could write.

At age twenty-five, Elizabeth Deravenel finds herself in a position few women her age could image: the head of Deravenels, a business empire that spans the globe. It's a company whose reach is wide and whose secrets are deep. Deravenels has roots that go far back in her family's history, and she knows the price that many had to pay to see it reach the success it is today. And Elizabeth is the youngest executive in the company she now leads. Surrounded by rumors and disloyalty, she knows that there are many people who would give anything to take down the company—and her with it. With her enemies circling, she finds herself at a crossroad of choices involving her mind, her heart, and her destiny. As scandal surrounds the one man she's ever loved, Elizabeth discovers how the next move she makes could have deadly and final consequences. Being Elizabeth is Barbara Taylor Bradford at her storytelling best.

"Rife with dastardly internecine struggles, smoldering illicit passion, and cowardly insidious betrayals…packs as much intrigue as any Shakespearean royal drama."

---Booklist on The Heir

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"This was an interesting book. I'm not crazy about this author; but I found this one of the better books I've read by her. A little confusing at times I liked following the life of the main character and those people she interacted with in the story. "

— Patricia (4 out of 5 stars)

Being Elizabeth Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 2.41666666666667 out of 52.41666666666667 out of 52.41666666666667 out of 52.41666666666667 out of 52.41666666666667 out of 5 (2.42)
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  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The premise, characters, everything was so unbelievable that I really couldn't continue after about chapter 5. Disappointing considering the reputation of the author. "

    — Jennifer, 1/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Really boring... I skipped a lot of pages...... it looks as if something big is gonna happen, but nothing does until the very end... "

    — Pranu, 10/12/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't like this book as much as her other books. "

    — Janeen, 8/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book is a fictional story that plays off the story of Queen Elizabeth I and the extended family of England. It was an okay story but not a lot of excitement or action. If the reader likes the story of Queen Elizabeth I they might like this book. "

    — Marilyn, 8/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " While they aren't the best books, for some reason I love reading them. I can't explain why. Just - I am addicted to them. "

    — Kristy, 7/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " ok if you want to read modern day Elizabeth 1 & Robert Dudley story. "

    — Dilys, 6/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Found my self skimming along some parts... "

    — Elizabeth, 1/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I abandoned this book because it was a very boring read. I couldn't get myself interested in the story line. "

    — Louise, 1/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Classic Bradford family saga. It was OK, but for me none of her more recent books have held a candle to her earlier novels. "

    — Kathy, 12/29/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " additional history on the deravenel family. this one covers Edward Deravenel's great-granddaughter, Elizabeth, from 1996-2005. "

    — Rebecca, 10/13/2009
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A beach book - no thinking necessary "

    — Arlene, 8/16/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was okay-I would have enjoyed it better had I realized that it was based upon Queen Elizabeth I when I read it, instead of finding it out after. "

    — Kate, 8/13/2009

About Barbara Taylor Bradford

Barbara Taylor Bradford, bestselling author, was born and raised in England where she started her writing career as a journalist. She has written numerous international bestsellers, and fifteen of her novels have made the New York Times bestsellers list. Ten of her novels have been adapted into television mini-series, starring actors including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Liam Neeson, Deborah Kerr, and Elizabeth Hurley. She has been inducted into the Writers Hall of Fame of America and in June of 2007 was awarded an Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for her contributions to literature.

About Katherine Kellgren

Katherine Kellgren (1969–2018), narrator and actress, appeared onstage in London, New York, and Frankfurt, including in the role of Laura in a regional production of The Glass Menagerie and appearances on Comedy Central. In recognition of her mastery of audiobook narration, she received many honors, including the prestigious Audie Awards, with four for best female narrator; the Odyssey Award; Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award; dozens of AudioFile magazine Earphones Awards; an AudioFile Golden Voice Award; Booklist Voice of Choice award; and acclaim from press and listener reviews.