The King's Curse
Written by Philippa Gregory
Narrated by Bianca Amato
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About this audiobook
As an heir to the Plantagenets, Margaret is seen by the King’s mother, the Red Queen, as a rival to the Tudor claim to the throne. She is buried in marriage to a Tudor supporter—Sir Richard Pole, governor of Wales—and becomes guardian to Arthur, the young Prince of Wales, and his beautiful bride, Katherine of Aragon.
But Margaret’s destiny, as cousin to the White Princess, is not for a life in the shadows. Tragedy throws her into poverty, yet a royal death restores her to her place at young Henry VIII’s court where she becomes chief lady-in-waiting to Queen Katherine. There she watches the dominance of the Spanish queen over her husband and her tragic decline.
Amid the rapid deterioration of the Tudor court, Margaret must choose whether her allegiance is to the increasingly tyrannical Henry VIII or to her beloved queen. Caught between the old and the new, Margaret must find her own way, concealing her knowledge that an old curse cast upon all the Tudors is slowly coming true...
Philippa Gregory
Philippa Gregory is the author of many New York Times bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. Many of her works have been adapted for the screen including The Other Boleyn Girl. She graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent. She holds honorary degrees from Teesside University and the University of Sussex. She is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff and was awarded the 2016 Harrogate Festival Award for Contribution to Historical Fiction. She is an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London. She was awarded a CBE title for services to literature and charity in 2022. She welcomes visitors to her website PhilippaGregory.com.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Phillipa Gregory has created another memorable heroine in Margaret Pole. She grows in grace and dignity as the reign of Henry VIII descends into madness and corruption
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brilliant book. So much depth, so much pain at the destruction of the faith and the monasteries. The authors note at the end is really insightful about Henry as an abuser and powerful man who acts with impunity like so many rulers today.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved this book was one of my favorites yet. Poor Margaret poles life was so full of sadness and constant betrayal it’s insane to think that this is based on real history and not just a complete fiction novel!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent narration, really brought the story to life. The story has made me think in depth about the times and has left me wanting to know more. Highly recommended
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I knew very little about Margaret Pole, and I found this book fascinating. It is a sad tale, but for women in the Tudor court, it’s to be expected.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved it! Highly recommended. Great for a long car ride.