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Firebrand: A Novel Audiobook
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The basis for the major motion picture Firebrand—which reveals the tumultuous darker side to the marriages of the notorious King of England, Henry VIII, and the wife who survived.
“Smart, sensual, and suspenseful as a thriller, this is a must-read for Philippa Gregory fans.” —People
Widowed for the second time at age thirty-one, Katherine Parr falls deeply for the dashing courtier Thomas Seymour and hopes at last to marry for love. Instead, she attracts the amorous attentions of the ailing, egotistical, and dangerously powerful Henry VIII. No one is in a position to refuse a royal proposal. Haunted by the fates of his previous wives—two executions, two annulments, one death in childbirth—Katherine must wed Henry and rely on her wits and the help of her loyal servant Dot to survive the treacherous pitfalls of life as Henry’s queen. Yet as she treads the razor’s edge of court intrigue, she never quite gives up on love.
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"Never have I ever wanted to know the inner circle of the court life! Wish it were true."
— Michael (5 out of 5 stars)
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“All those wives, their fates and Henry’s transformation from handsome young monarch to debauched obese tyrant continue to fascinate…Now Elizabeth Fremantle has returned to Henry’s court with her debut novel Queen’s Gambit.”
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“Fremantle…navigates Tudor terrain with aplomb.”
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“Intrigue, romance, and treachery abound in Fremantle’s debut novel…This compulsively readable fictional biography of the ultimate survivor is infused with the type of meticulous attention to historical detailing that discerning fans of Alison Weir and Philippa Gregory have come to expect in the Tudor canon.”
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“Sins, secrets, and guilt dominate the landscape of British writer Fremantle’s debut…[Her] emphasis is on intrigue, character portraits, and the texture of mid-sixteenth-century life. Solid and sympathetic.”
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“Queen’s Gambit is a lovely, sensual, subtle read, telling the story of Katherine Parr with both rich imagination and scrupulous attention to factual detail. After reading this historical novel, you truly comprehend what it would mean to be the sixth wife of a dangerous man wielding absolute power. Katherine is no selfless nurse here, nor religious fanatic, but a complex and compelling person who both men and women were drawn to. This is a very impressive novel.”
— Nancy Bilyeau, author of The Crown -
“Elizabeth Fremantle’s rich narrative breathes vibrant life into Henry VIII’s most intriguing, intelligent, and least known wife, Katherine Parr.”
— Anne Easter Smith, award-winning author of Royal Mistress -
“Queen’s Gambit is an earthy, vivid portrait of Tudor England seen through the eyes of Henry VIII’s last wife, Katherine Parr, and her loyal maid servant. Elizabeth Fremantle has added a richly written and engrossing novel to the endlessly fascinating story of the Tudors.”
— Stephanie Cowell, author of Claude and Camille -
“Beautifully written and finely observed, this suspenseful tale of Henry VIII’s last wife expertly conveys all the dangerous intensity and passion of the Tudor court.”
— Rachel Hore, author of A Place of Secrets -
“With a painter’s eye for detail, Fremantle brings the dazzling, dangerous Tudor court to life and sheds an intriguing new light on Katherine Parr, one of history’s great survivors. An enthralling tale of power and passion, loyalty and betrayal.”
— Elizabeth Wilhide, author of Ashenden -
“Filled with all the intrigue, fear, and secrecy that Tudor-era aficionados love, Fremantle’s earthy, vivid descriptions bring the era and her characters—especially wise and compassionate Katherine—to life.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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About Elizabeth Fremantle
Elizabeth Fremantle is the acclaimed author of Sisters of Treason, Queen’s Gambit, and Watch the Lady, among others. She has contributed to Vogue, the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and the London Sunday Times. She has also reviewed fiction for the London Sunday Express.
About Georgina Sutton
Georgina Sutton trained at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. She has toured extensively with repertory theaters around the UK and has appeared in numerous pantomimes. Film credits include The Gallery and voiceover work for a 3G Mobile documentary. Her audiobook narration includes recording course and instruction manuals as learning tools.