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  • By: Alison Weir
  • Narrated by: Maggie Mash
  • Length: 25 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (131 ratings)
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By: Alison Weir
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Summary

The year is 1562. Lady Catherine Grey, cousin of Elizabeth I, has just been arrested along with her husband, Edward. Their crime is to have secretly married and produced a child who might threaten the Queen's title. Alone in her chamber at the Tower of London, Catherine hears ghostly voices; echoes, she thinks, of a crime committed in the same room where she is imprisoned.

©2012 Alison Weir (P)2012 W F Howes Ltd

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  • 23-08-13

It does get better

The book seems to jump between the Tudor reign, the end of Edwards and the beginning of Marys to be precise, to Richard 3rd without any real indication of why or how this is happening. It is not until chapter 12 that things start to come together. At times it is difficult to work out if you are listening to Kate or Catherines story and at times they tend to blur into one.

In history reference books it is a requirement to stay detached and showing all sides of historical facts. However, the attempt to do so in this novel has sadly failed and lends to a sitting on the fence atmosphere. I think this is why the main characters in this book seems very shallow. At times listening to Anne and Kate is like listening to children at a school play, who feel credibly awkward and not really believing in what they are saying.

Anne Nevil spoke the line of the book “…I should not burden you with this…” it is a pity the author didn’t think the same. Unfortunately this book is not up to the usual standard of Alison Weir. The book does get a bit better as you read but it never really gets there. Its like pouring yourself a really nice Chardonnay and getting Lambrini.

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Why all the shouting?

This is 1 of my favourite audiobooks, the storyline is very well thought out. I just don't understand, why the reader has to SHOUT while narrating some of the characters??

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Intriguing tale

This jumps back and forth between 1480's and 1560's, and at times I had to take stock and remember which Katherine was which. Further confused by the multiple Henry's, Edwards and John's, it could have been hard to follow, however there were references to family trees to describe the descendency of many of the characters which was helpful.
I found the story compelling, and very cleverly written, almost a ghost story in some parts and very entertaining.

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Not impressed

This book was so bad, I couldn't get past chapter 7, even to find out what happens. The story was confusing and
the narrator's portrayal of the different characters was irritating and over egged.
Not a book or audio book I'd recommend. It is the first book I have started and not finished

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Meh and flat

The story of lady Jane grey is such a compelling one I felt hopeful this would be a fantastic story.
It just wasn't.
The characterisation felt flat. The historical detail felt contrived at times.
A big fan of Alison Weir's authorship ordinarily I didn't enjoy this one and I gave up on it a few chapters from the end.

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Joined two stories of women in love well

Love this book, it had a bit of history, woman power, intrigue and double the pleasure two stories in one and tied them in nicely. A really well done book

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  • 23-09-23

Three for the price of one

This is a collision of two novels. The two Katherines lives with a bit of Princes in the tower for good measure. Anyone who has read Alison Weir’s factual works might find the style irritating. The narrator’s males voices are also irritating.

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Nice story

I enjoyed this book. The only thing that I started to dread hearing was the narrators drawly attempts at different people. They all sounded pompously drunk. If she’d have kept that voice for the older men she’d have got away with it but it was for women alike so this is the only thing that spoiled it. She has a lovely voice otherwise.
You can learn a lot from the story

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Gripping take DREADFUL Narration

The story is gripping, weaving good tales around fact. The narration is fine, with female voices but oh my goodness her ‘male’ voices are bizarre. They all sound the same no matter what the situation - overly paused, stilted and a weird tone like a cross between an evil Tony Blair and a Siamese cat, absolutely dreadful and totally ruined a good audiobook. I will be looking out for this narrator - and avoiding.

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Great story. Truly DREADFUL narration.

It’s such a shame that the narration is so poor. Narration lacks expression and diversity. This is particularly true for male characters as, for some reason, the narrator decided to shout all dialogue for them. ALL the men are made to sound angry and aggressive ALL of the time. They ALL have THE SAME VOICE and one volume setting … i.e. loud. It makes for a very unpleasant and off-putting listening experience. Loved the story but could only bear to listen in short bursts. Definitely one to read & not listen to, unless it is re-recorded with better narration!

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