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One of history's most enigmatic women tells the haunting, passionate story of her tumultuous life. Juana of Castile is just thirteen when she witnesses the fall of Moorish Granada and the uniting of the fractured kingdoms of Spain under her warrior parents, Isabel and Fernando. Intelligent, beautiful, and proud of her heritage, Juana rebels when she is chosen as a bride for the Hapsburg heir.
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A NEUROTIC BIT OF PULP FICTION
- De The Louligan en 11-19-09
De: C. W. Gortner
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Cleopatra's Daughter
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- De: Michelle Moran
- Narrado por: Wanda McCaddon
- Duración: 11 h y 52 m
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The marriage of Marc Antony and Cleopatra is one of the greatest love stories of all time, a tale of unbridled passion with earth-shaking political consequences. Feared and hunted by the powers in Rome, the lovers choose to die by their own hands as the triumphant armies of Antony's vengeful rival, Octavian, sweep into Egypt. Their three orphaned children are taken in chains to Rome; only two---the 10-year-old twins Selene and Alexander---survive the journey.
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A pretty engaging story
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De: Michelle Moran
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The Architect's Apprentice
- De: Elif Shafak
- Narrado por: Piter Marek
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In 1540, 12-year-old Jahan arrives in Istanbul. As an animal tamer in the sultan's menagerie, he looks after the exceptionally smart elephant Chota and befriends (and falls for) the sultan's beautiful daughter Princess Mihrimah. A palace education leads Jahan to Mimar Sinan, the empire's chief architect, who takes Jahan under his wing as they construct (with Chota's help) some of the most magnificent buildings in history.
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I feel like I should like it more than I do
- De nyog en 04-19-17
De: Elif Shafak
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The Memoirs of Mary, Queen of Scots
- De: Carolly Erickson
- Narrado por: Rebekah Germain
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Born Queen of Scotland, married as a young girl to the invalid young King of France, Mary took the reins of the unruly kingdom of Scotland as a young widow and fought to keep her throne. A second marriage to her handsome but dissolute cousin Lord Darnley ended in murder and scandal, while a third marriage to the dashing, commanding Lord Bothwell, the love of her life, gave her joy but widened the scandal and surrounded her with enduring ill repute.
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Fiction being the key word
- De Bonnie-Ann B en 09-25-09
De: Carolly Erickson
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Funeral Games
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- De: Mary Renault
- Narrado por: Roger May
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Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-three, leaving behind an empire that stretched from Greece and Egypt to India.After Alexander's death in 323 B.C. his only direct heirs were two unborn sons and a simpleton half-brother. Every long-simmering faction exploded into the vacuum of power. Wives, distant relatives and generals all vied for the loyalty of the increasingly undisciplined Macedonian army. Most failed and were killed in the attempt.
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Postmortem of an Empire and the Dream that United
- De James en 02-26-15
De: Mary Renault
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Push Not the River
- De: James Conroyd Martin
- Narrado por: Dawn Harvey
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Push Not the River is the rich story of Poland in the late 1700's - a time of heartache and turmoil as the country's once peaceful people are torn apart by neighboring countries and divided loyalties. It is then, at the young and vulnerable age of seventeen, that Lady Anna Maria Berezowska loses both of her parents and must leave the only home she has ever known.
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Save your time; buy something else.
- De AMS en 10-22-15
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Cleopatra's Moon
- De: Vicky A. Shecter
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Princess of Egypt.... Cleopatra Selene is the only daughter of the brilliant Queen Cleopatra of Egypt and General Marcus Antonius of Rome. She’s grown up with jewels on her arms, servants at her feet, and all the pleasures of a palace at her command, and she wants only to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a great and powerful queen. Prisoner of Rome.... Then the Roman ruler Octavianus, who has always wanted Egypt’s wealth, launches a war that destroys all Selene has ever known.
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Great Book
- De Linda en 08-07-11
De: Vicky A. Shecter
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Mademoiselle Boleyn
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When her father is assigned the task of spying on the French Court, the charming and sweetly innocent Anne Boleyn is delighted by the thought of a new adventure. And she is not to be disappointed, for her beautiful sister, Mary, has been handed a mission: to let herself be seduced by the King of France in order to uncover his secrets. Mesmerized by the thrilling passion, intrigue, and betrayal that unfolds, Anne discovers the power of being a woman who catches the eye of a powerful king.
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Intriguing
- De Anonymous User en 11-10-18
De: Robin Maxwell
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The Agincourt Bride
- De: Joanna Hickson
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When her own first child is tragically still-born, the young Mette is pressed into service as a wet-nurse at the court of the mad king, Charles VI of France. Her young charge is the princess, Catherine de Valois, caught up in the turbulence and chaos of life at court. Mette and the child forge a bond, one that transcends Mette’s lowly position. But as Catherine approaches womanhood, her unique position seals her fate as a pawn between two powerful dynasties.
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Disappointing
- De Michelle en 02-16-13
De: Joanna Hickson
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The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
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- De: C. W. Gortner
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell
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In this brilliantly imagined novel, acclaimed author C. W. Gortner brings Catherine to life in her own voice, allowing us to enter the intimate world of a woman whose determination to protect her family’s throne and realm plunged her into a lethal struggle for power. From the fairy-tale chateaux of the Loire Valley to the battlefields of the wars of religion to the mob-filled streets of Paris, this is the extraordinary untold journey of one of the most maligned and misunderstood women ever to be queen.
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Pretty good but historical details are terrible
- De Kindle Customer en 07-10-11
De: C. W. Gortner
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The Shadow Women
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Best-selling author Angela Elwell Hunt traces the life of Moses as seen through the eyes of three women: his adoptive mother, his sister, and his wife. This is a stunning recreation of a Biblical era and a faithful servant of God.
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The Shadow Women
- De Sandi en 12-01-07
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While Beauty Slept
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I am not the sort of person about whom stories are told.And so begins Elise Dalriss's story. When she hears her great-granddaughter recount a minstrel's tale about a beautiful princess asleep in a tower, it pushes open a door to the past, a door Elise has long kept locked. For Elise was the companion to the real princess who slumbered-and she is the only one left who knows what actually happened so many years ago. Her story unveils a labyrinth where secrets connect to an inconceivable evil. As only Elise understands all too well, the truth is no fairy tale...
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EVIL THOUGHTS TAKE STRENGTH IN THE DARK,
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 02-08-15
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The beloved daughter of Jewish captives in Babylon, Keren is sold into Daniel’s household to help her family survive. She becomes Daniel’s most trusted scribe, while taking lessons and swordsmanship training alongside Daniel’s sons and their best friend, Jared. But after a tragic accident changes the course of her life, Keren finds herself in a foreign country, charged with a mysterious task: teaching a shepherd boy how to become a lord. When she overhears whispers that hint at his true identity, she realizes she must protect him from the schemes of a bloodthirsty king.
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- Lauren
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Entertaining listen
I bought the second book in this series; The feast of roses and loved it so I decided to try the first book as a audio book. I was not disappointed! I listen to this book while doing routine chores at work and the time flew by. I would recommend this audio book to anyone who likes historical fiction or historial romance.
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- Sharlotte
- 08-16-17
Brilliant!
Mesmerizing story superbly narrated by Sneha Mathan! I am anxious to move on to book two of this promising trilogy.
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- Tasha
- 09-20-21
Love, love, love
I loved so much about this book I really don't know where to start, the narrator was absolutely wonderful, She brought all the characters to life! It was very understandable and relatable, even to someone outside of the culture. I learned so much and would definitely recommend 👌
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- AD
- 04-28-21
Excellent
If you like historical fiction, this is a fantastic book. I definitely recommend it. Interesting and well written.
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- Hampton Inn
- 06-10-21
Love this story!
One of my favorites!! First time on audible, but I have read book many times.
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- Shay
- 06-04-22
lovely
this was a very enjoyable fiction read with a good bit of historical basis. I'm looking forward to reading the next books.
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- Pen Name
- 04-18-22
Women in history
Women in history, no matter the ethnicity have so much in common. It amazes me how strong women find ways to overcome societal restraints to leave theirark.
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- Jennifer Asselin
- 06-22-22
Wonderful story, dip into history, & performance!
Wonderful story, dip into history, & performance! Prepare to get whisked away to another time and place.
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- Sully'sGirl
- 06-25-22
loved this story!!
what a great book I can not wait to read the next one!! And then the next!
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- Kelly Jones
- 01-27-23
Enchanting!
Eloquent imagery and a beautiful love story. Kept my interest throughout the whole story.
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