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The Palace: From the Tudors to the Windsors, 500 Years of British History at Hampton Court Audiobook
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A “riotously readable…tender and affectionate” (Daily Mail, London) exploration of five hundred years of British history—from King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II—as seen through the doorways of the exquisite Hampton Court Palace.
Architecturally breathtaking and rich in splendid art and décor, Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King James’s version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeare’s plays, and Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation ball.
The Palace takes us on “an entertaining journey into the past” (Kirkus Reviews) as it reveals the ups and downs of royal history and illustrates what was at play politically, socially, and economically at the time. An engaging and charming history book that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory, and Andrew Lownie, The Palace makes you feel as if you were in the room as history was made.
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“John Telfer narrates the story of England’s Hampton Palace with gusto, grace, and fine enunciation…The narrator’s high spirits breathe new life into the telling and make this exceptional listening. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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“An outstanding book. Highly recommended!”
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“Scintillating…[a] racy delight.”
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“Less about bricks and mortar than the men and women who down the centuries have breathed it into glamorous, scandalous, and tragic life.”
— Mail on Sunday (London) -
“If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper. An enjoyable and readable stroll through 500 years of Hampton Court history: royal residents, common visitors, thieves, invaders, and ghosts.”
— Philippa Gregory, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
“Rollicking, gossipy, and effortlessly learned…Gareth Russell is a born storyteller, and this is a wonderful human history of one of Britain’s most captivating buildings.”
— Dan Jones, author of The Plantagenets
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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
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An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick in History
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A BBC History Magazine Pick of Best Books of 2023
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An Aspects of History Pick of Best Books of the Year
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About Gareth Russell
Gareth Russell is a historian, novelist, and playwright. He is the author of nine books, including The Ship of Dreams, Young and Damned and Fair, The Emperors, Do Let’s Have Another Drink, and The Palace. He was educated at Oxford University and Queens University, Belfast.
About John Telfer
John Telfer, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an actor best known for playing the character of Willy Pettit in five seasons of Bergerac. He has appeared many times in various television dramas, while his parallel theatrical career has involved him in leading roles at the Bristol Old Vic, the Royal National Theatre, the Old Vic in London, and many regional theaters. He has made hundreds of radio broadcasts, and he plays the part of Alan, the vicar, in The Archers.