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Shadow of Persephone
- Story of Catherine Howard Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Klett
- Length: 16 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
February 1542 - A young woman awaits her execution in the Tower of London, sent to death on the orders of her husband, Henry VIII.
Daughter of the nobility, cousin to a fallen Queen, Catherine Howard rose from the cluttered ranks of courtiers at the court of Henry VIII to become the King's fifth wife. But hers is a tale that starts long before the crown was placed on her head. A tale of tragedy and challenges, predators and prey; the story of a young girl growing up in a perilous time, facing dangers untold.
The fifth wife of Henry VIII would end her life on the block, like her cousin Anne Boleyn...but where did her story begin?
Contains mature themes.
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- Kirsty
- 17-07-24
A good story
Giving insight into what life might have been like for Katherine Howard. I only wish it had been longer
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- Maggsie
- 26-05-24
So so sad
We often think we know the well-told story of Henry VIII's failed marriages and their consequences inside out, so it was refreshing to hear it from a different perspective. Catherine was used and abused by many around her. Unfortunately, this was typical of the times, It is such a sad story. All the way through, the shadow of the title pervaded her life , and such a short life it was, too. I kept willing her to see the reality of all that was going on around her, but she was a child, a child who was looking for all that was missing from her own life - attention and love - as all children need. The author portrayed this period in history very well. I particularly liked the part about Anne of Cleeves whom history has so often maligned, and yet is portrayed in a much more favourable light. I definitely recommend this book.
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- thetruthshallsetyefree
- 29-03-24
Magnificent
A wonderfully written and well researched story of the life of tragic young woman. The narration was superb. Highly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-07-24
Narrator was awful
Loved the story but couldn’t finish it as I couldn’t take any more of the monotone of the narrator
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- Stuart A. McIntosh
- 13-09-20
Good historical faction
Telling the history of Henry VIII's reign through the eyes of the ill-fated teenage Queen Catherine Howard is an interesting concept. it includes episodes before she was born by recalling stories told to her by older relatives and so covers more than just Catherine's short span. By using one narrator this soliloquy can be a little one-dimensional, but it's a good story. Lots of facts, lots of interpretation, lots of artistic licence to fill in gaps.
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- Irina Bond
- 18-06-24
A very believable story of Catherine Howard
I really enjoyed the story and the narration. The book is well researched and written. This is my first book by G Lawrence and I will definitely check her other books.
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- Gayle Taylor
- 05-09-24
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Not sure what this book is even supposed to be. It's long, terrible and not really that interesting. I found it a weird retelling of Katherine Howard's early life and it ends as she marries.
The narration was grating and hard work
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