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The Queen’s Fool

By: Philippa Gregory
Narrated by: Yolanda Kettle
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A stunning novel set in the Tudor court, from the Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory.

1553. Hannah Green, the young daughter of a Jewish bookseller, is forced out of Spain by the Inquisition, and becomes an unlikely player at the fractious Tudor Court.

Her gifts of foresight mean that she is given as a Holy Fool to the newly crowned Mary I. But as Mary’s grip on the throne loosens, threatened by the ambitions of her sister, Elizabeth, Hannah is trapped in the deadly rivalry between the daughters of Henry VIII.

As a secret Jew and unwitting spy in the struggle between a Catholic queen and a Protestant princess, Hannah must hide her own identity. And as a girl watching a passionate queen and her cold-hearted sister, Hannah must learn how to be a woman.

With an exclusive afterword written and read by Philippa Gregory, exploring the inspiration behind Hannah Green’s story.

©2003 Philippa Gregory (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Thriller & Suspense Fiction Royalty Tudor Heartfelt Romance Suspense Middle Ages Mystery

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I was sceptical to start this book as I thought it seemed like she was scraping the barrel of Tudor history for the sake of another book.
However, I was proven wrong and actually found this to be the best book out of all them. I think I actually shed a tear! Loved every minute of it and was sad when it came to an end.

Her best book yet.

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I'm a huge fan of historical fiction and the Tudor period is a notorious part of our history. Phillipa Gregory is a known author of the period and her books are well read and well liked. The Queens Fool was my first introduction to her books and I could not put it down. Facing danger for who she is makes Hannah's character as a Holy Fool a real page turner and I loved it. The love of 2 queen's makes her life a dangerous and yet rewarding life and history flows out of the pages. fantastic!

Gripping and hugely enjoyable

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Thoroughly enjoyed every element of this story. The performance made characters so distinguishable and kept you engaged with them throughout. Can’t wait to read the next one!

Loved this story!

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Narration Performance: 5 Stars; Storyline: 4 Stars

This book has taken me on quite a journey! Although very well written, the slow pace of the plot in the opening chapters, failed to keep me engaged. Only after Queen Mary's Accession to the Throne, did I begin to re-engage with the book. The section based in Calais was really interesting, and took the book in an entirely new and refreshing direction. Actress Yolanda Kettle is also a fantastic & talented narrator of the text. Overall, a book that really surprised me

A Book That Really Surprised Me

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I read a lot of Phillips Gregory many years ago and loved her books then but listening to her story brought it to life even more. She researches so well into her books and I loved her character Hannah Green for being a Holy Fool and Jewish - quite a different perspective on the persecuted religions of the day. I’ve always found the Tudors fascinating and can thoroughly recommend this book.

Excellent story

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I love this book. Such well drawn characters. My favourite Philippa Gregory book and I have read many. Highly recommended.

Superb story, excellent narration

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This is the first book I’ve listened to by Philippa Gregory and it was fantastic. Just downloaded “The Virgin’s lover”
Thank you x

Amazing book 💕

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I think this may just be my favourite Philippa Gregory story. Highly recommended. Downloading the next now

Absolutely wonderful

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Just a really good book. Kept on wanting to listen to find out what's happening next for the main character.

Brilliant all the way through

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it was an amazing book that had me captured and going from the very beginning and by the end it felt like i had know Hannah her whole life

brilliant book

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