The Maid and the Queen: The Secret History of Joan of Arc Audiobook

" Excellent. Engrossing and engaging. A must read for those who want to know the "rest of the story". The research is top class and the writing is like the best storytelling. Would make an excellent audio-book. "

" Well written and an interesting story "

" Very interesting!! Now I love French Queen Yolande! "

" More about the hundred years war than Joan of arc. "

" This was not so much a biography or history of Joan of Arc, as a chronicle of the role Yolande of Aragon played during this part of the Hundred Years War between England and France, and her determination to have her son-in-law, Charles, crowned King of France. The research was excellent but alas, I didn't learn anything new, anything I already didn't know. Joan's mockery of a trial and her execution didn't change the war or its outcome; they had no effect save that the English and Burgundians got rid of a political threat - a teenaged girl with astounding piety and charisma who rallied an army and a country to fight and be delivered from the English. I didn't think the book gave us any secret history, just brought to the fore the extraordinary effort and power of Yolande, a woman usually glossed over in the history books. Had this been more about Yolande, I would have like it even more. Still, a recommended book for readers who like late medieval history. "

" Review to follow later this month "

" Interesting historically, but not an easy read "

" Delightfully accessible history of Joan of Arc and her patron, Queen Yolanda of Sicily. Informative, a fast read, and full of interesting details. I reccommend it! "

" Interesting. Quick enough for me to get through with kids. Sometimes her points were stretched a little thin. Liked and enjoyed. "

" Yeah its finished! The historical detail was amazing. So much I didn't know about Joan of Arc... Highly recommenced. "

" It was an intriguing twist of a familiar story. The maid (Joan) was a minor character, however, if you're looking for her, look elsewhere. "

" An interesting account of Joan of Arc and her mentor, Yolande of Aragon. "

" This book was an education on the French monarchy! Very well researched and carefully explained. I really enjoyed this and will read other books by this author. "

" The case Goldstone was making for the link between Ysolde and Joan could have been a bit stronger. But it was a good read, especially for someone like me who had never before taken the time to really delve into the history surrounding Joan of Arc "

" fascinating so far...always good to get the side of history you don't know...or that has been under reported.. "

" Excellent history that is well researched & written in a beautiful format of a book. So impressed I'm adding all of the author's previous books to my must read list. Just glad I plucked this off the library shelf. "