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First of the Tudors

By: Joanna Hickson
Narrated by: Tom Clegg, Non Haf
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Summary

A stunning audiobook of the Tudors from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride.

Jasper Tudor, son of Queen Catherine and her second husband, Owen Tudor, has grown up far from the intrigue of the royal court. But after he and his brother Edmund are summoned to London, their half brother, King Henry VI, takes a keen interest in their future.

Bestowing earldoms on them both, Henry also gives them the wardship of the young heiress Margaret Beaufort. Although she is still a child, Jasper becomes devoted to her and is devastated when Henry arranges her betrothal to Edmund.

He seeks solace in his estates and in the arms of Jane Hywel, a young Welsh woman who offers him something more meaningful than a dynastic marriage. But passion turns to jeopardy for them both as the Wars of the Roses wreak havoc on the realm. Loyal brother to a fragile king and his domineering queen, Marguerite of Anjou, Jasper must draw on all his guile and courage to preserve their throne - and the Tudor destiny.

©2016 Joanna Hickson (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"A great tale...the golden thread that led to the crown of England." (Conn Iggulden)
"An enthralling blend of fact and fiction, drama and danger, passion and politics." ( Lancashire Evening Post )

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great engaging story

Would you consider the audio edition of First of the Tudors to be better than the print version?

don't know

What did you like best about this story?

It's true to history

What about Tom Clegg and Non Haf ’s performance did you like?

loved their narration and the difference between them

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

great story, great history, great people

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Terrible

What would have made First of the Tudors better?

It's near impossible to understand the 'So called' Welsh, I only got through 15 minutes and had to turn it off.

Has First of the Tudors put you off other books in this genre?

Most definatley

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I found it hard to understand the reader, so lost the thread of the story very early on.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from First of the Tudors?

Not listening to more than 15 minutes, I don't feel I'm able to comment,

Any additional comments?

I was so disappointed with the narration, I looked forward to listening to this book, what a let down.

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