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  • Queen Charlotte

  • Before the Bridgertons Came the Love Story That Changed the Ton...
  • By: Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
  • Narrated by: Natalie Simpson
  • Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (915 ratings)

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Queen Charlotte

By: Julia Quinn, Shonda Rhimes
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Publisher's summary

Go beyond the original Shondaland series on Netflix, Queen Charlotte, with this lushly romantic Bridgerton prequel novel written by New York Times bestselling authors Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes as the marriage of Queen Charlotte and King George of England leads to an unexpected love story and a union that transforms society.

In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours.

Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent… not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she, and her King, needed.

Because George has secrets… secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy.

Thrust into her new role, Charlotte must navigate the intricate politics of the court—with the newly-titled Lady Danbury at her side—all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King…even as he pushes her away. Now, Charlotte must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society, fulfilling her destiny as Queen. But she also has to fight for the love growing between her and George as people first, royals second. As she says to him: “Fight with me! Fight for me!”

©2022 Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

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Lovely, romantic & heartbreaking- loved it!

Loved it! Wished there was another story from their lives together. Narrator was great! Highly recommend!

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Most Excellent

I thoroughly enjoyed the Netflix series and the book was even better, providing even more insight into Queen Charlotte and King George and the other cast of characters!! I was very happy to see/hear more of Reynolds’ and Brimsley’s relationship, it was precious and sweet.
It was a most excellent story!!

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Thoroughly enjoyed

Excellen performance! True to the show. Might listen again! Great for commute or flight! Or whenever you can’t watch a screen. But still watch. Because the show is so very good too.

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Charlotte

Awesome!!!! One of the best books on here so far, I absolutely loved it. Thank you.

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Fav Bridgerton Story so Far!

I LOVE all the Bridgerton books, but this may just be my favorite of all. Queen Charlotte’s character has always fascinated me, I really enjoyed her story.

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Wonderful!

This was a wonderful love story! Queen Charlotte and King George were perfect together!! She was a strong woman who kept her man safe. I wonder how much of this fictional story was fact. Narrator was terrific.

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Worth the listen!

I really enjoyed this! If you like the Bridgerton series, Definitely recommend you give it a listen.

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A good read

I was scared that the beginning was a play by play of the show (the books are expected to have more). I was disappointed in didn't fully flesh out Danburys story but overall it was a good read.

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Loved this book

I love this book. It was well written and kept me interested the whole time. Listened to it on the way to work and at work. Could not stop listening until it was done. Gave me an insight into a lot of things. Just wish it had been longer.

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Diamond of the Year

I can’t get enough of this book. Brilliantly written Brilliant narration. This book is the Diamond of the Year. Can’t stop listening to this book.
Awaiting book 2.

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