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For eight brief years, before he was tragically killed in a mysterious air crash during the Second World War, Prince George, Duke of Kent, son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his beautiful wife, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, were the British monarchy's - indeed, high society's - most glamorous royal couple; and as golden royal icons, they are still remembered.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Engaging
- De Jean en 06-02-17
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The Lost Queen
- The Life & Tragedy of the Prince Regent's Daughter
- De: Anne M. Stott
- Narrado por: Anne Flosnik
- Duración: 11 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 37
As the only child of the Prince Regent and Caroline of Brunswick, Princess Charlotte of Wales (1796-1817) was the heiress presumptive to the throne. Her parents' marriage had already broken up by the time she was born. She had a difficult childhood and a turbulent adolescence, but she was popular with the public, who looked to her to restore the good name of the monarchy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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excellent
- De meganajjcec en 10-12-20
De: Anne M. Stott
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Battle of Brothers
- William and Harry – The Inside Story of a Family in Tumult
- De: Robert Lacey
- Narrado por: Tim Frances
- Duración: 9 h
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 364
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 315
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 312
From best-selling author and historical consultant to the award-winning Netflix series The Crown, an unparalleled insider account of tumult, secrecy, and schism in the royal family.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Same book, different title
- De Rhonda E Watson en 10-23-20
De: Robert Lacey
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Matriarch
- Queen Mary and the House of Windsor
- De: Anne Edwards
- Narrado por: Corrie James
- Duración: 16 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,338
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,094
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,091
The life of Princess May of Teck is one of the great Cinderella stories in history. From a family of impoverished nobility, she was chosen by Queen Victoria as the bride for her eldest grandson, the scandalous Duke of Clarence, heir to the throne, who died mysteriously before their marriage. Despite this setback, she became queen, mother of two kings, grandmother of the current queen, and a lasting symbol of the majesty of the British throne.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow! Did not want this to end!
- De Susan Nall Sheehan en 07-16-17
De: Anne Edwards
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The Earl and the Pharaoh
- From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun
- De: The Countess of Carnarvon
- Narrado por: The Countess of Carnarvon
- Duración: 13 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Bestselling author the Countess of Carnarvon tells the thrilling behind-the-scenes story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun on its centennial, and explores the unparalleled life of family ancestor George Herbert—the famed Egyptologist, world-traveler, and 5th Earl of Carnarvon behind it—whose country house, Highclere Castle, is the setting of the beloved series Downton Abbey.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Plodding Family History…Akin to Listening to Paint Dry
- De J. Willis-Opalenik en 10-31-23
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The Queen Mother
- The Untold Story of Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, Who Became Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
- De: Lady Colin Campbell
- Narrado por: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Duración: 25 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 165
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 145
For the first time, Lady Colin Campbell reveals the fascinating and moving life of The Queen Mother. With unparalleled sources, including members of the Royal Family, aristocrats, and friends and relatives of Elizabeth herself, this mesmerizing account takes us inside the real and sometimes astonishing world of the royal family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Real Person
- De The Barbster en 01-05-19
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Prince Albert
- The Man Who Saved the Monarchy
- De: A. N. Wilson
- Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong
- Duración: 13 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Drawn from the Royal archives, including Prince Albert’s voluminous correspondence, this brilliant and ambitious book offers fascinating never-before-known details about the man and his time. A superb match of biographer and subject, Prince Albert, at last, gives this important historical figure the reverence and recognition that is long overdue.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well Worth Reading
- De Mark Harrington en 06-01-22
De: A. N. Wilson
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Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey
- De: The Countess of Carnarvon
- Narrado por: Wanda McCaddon
- Duración: 10 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 170
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 155
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 158
Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey tells the story behind Highclere Castle, the setting for Julian Fellowes’s Emmy Award-winning PBS show Downton Abbey, and the life of one of its most famous inhabitants, Catherine Wendell.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not what was advertised
- De Jessica C Anderson en 09-10-19
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Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister
- Three Women at the Heart of Twentieth-Century China
- De: Jung Chang
- Narrado por: Catherine Ho
- Duración: 12 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 118
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 95
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 95
They were the most famous sisters in China. As the country battled through 100 years of wars, revolutions, and seismic transformations, the three Soong sisters from Shanghai were at the center of power, and each of them left an indelible mark on history. All three sisters enjoyed tremendous privilege and glory, but also endured constant mortal danger. They showed great courage and experienced passionate love, as well as despair and heartbreak.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating reading
- De David L. Jones en 03-26-20
De: Jung Chang
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Wallis in Love
- The Untold Life of the Duchess of Windsor, the Woman Who Changed the Monarchy
- De: Andrew Morton
- Narrado por: Molly Parker Myers
- Duración: 12 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 154
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 131
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 131
For fans of the Netflix series The Crown and from the author of the New York Times best seller 17 Carnations comes a captivating biography of Wallis Simpson, the notorious woman for whom Edward VIII gave up the throne.
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1 out of 5 stars
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This one is being returned
- De Rita T en 02-15-18
De: Andrew Morton
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King's Counsellor
- Abdication and War: The Diaries of Sir Alan Lascelles
- De: Sir Alan Lascelles, Duff Hart-Davis
- Narrado por: Pip Torrens
- Duración: 14 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 105
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 87
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 86
As Assistant Private Secretary to four monarchs, 'Tommy' Lascelles had a ringside seat from which to observe the workings of the royal household and Downing Street during the first half of the 20th century. These fascinating diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's Coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the most enjoyable audiobooks I've heard.
- De Elizabeth en 04-14-21
De: Sir Alan Lascelles, y otros
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Lady in Waiting
- My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown
- De: Anne Glenconner
- Narrado por: Anne Glenconner
- Duración: 9 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,981
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,710
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,686
Anne Glenconner has been at the center of the royal circle from childhood, when she met and befriended the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, the Princess Margaret. Though the firstborn child of the fifth Earl of Leicester, who controlled one of the largest estates in England, as a daughter she was deemed "the greatest disappointment" and unable to inherit. Since then she has needed all her resilience to survive court life with her sense of humor intact.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Horrible Reading
- De Teddy hall en 03-27-20
De: Anne Glenconner
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The Crown: The Official Companion, Volume 1
- Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and the Making of a Young Queen (1947-1955)
- De: Robert Lacey
- Narrado por: Alex Jennings
- Duración: 7 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 194
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 173
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 172
Starring Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II and John Lithgow as Winston Churchill, Netflix's original series The Crown, created by Peter Morgan and growing out of his Oscar-winning movie The Queen starring Helen Mirren, paints a unique and intimate portrait of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. This official companion to the show's first season is an in-depth exploration of the early years of Elizabeth II's time as queen, complete with extensive research and additional material.
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5 out of 5 stars
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If you like The Crown
- De E F en 10-23-17
De: Robert Lacey
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Royal Sisters
- Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret
- De: Anne Edwards
- Narrado por: Corrie James
- Duración: 12 h y 29 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 143
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 124
In Royal Sisters, Anne Edwards, author of the best-selling Vivien Leigh: A Biography and Matriarch: Queen Mary and the House of Windsor, has written the first dual biography of Elizabeth, the princess who was to become Queen, and her younger sister, Margaret, who was to be her subject. From birth to maturity, they were the stuff of which dreams are made.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Where's The Rest?
- De Simone en 12-19-17
De: Anne Edwards
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Diana
- Finally, the Complete Story
- De: Sarah Bradford
- Narrado por: Katherine Kellgren
- Duración: 15 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 133
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 98
An icon remembered as vividly in death as she appeared in life, Diana, Princess of Wales, is one of the most enduring personalities of the 20th century, and one of the most enigmatic. Admired, almost worshipped, a forceful presence in society and fashion and a devoted mother, she was also plagued by rumor and scandal throughout her brief life. Using exclusive new interviews and eyewitness testimony, Sarah Bradford now casts aside the gossip and lies to separate myth from truth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Andrew Morton’s book does not even compare
- De LAtoLondonPlz en 07-31-20
De: Sarah Bradford
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Written with an exciting combination of narrative flair and historical authority, this interpretation of the tragic life of Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, breaks new ground in our understanding of the very young woman who became queen at a time of unprecedented social and political tension and whose terrible errors in judgment quickly led her to the executioner's block.
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A revelatory account of how the loving marriage of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth saved the monarchy during World War II, and how they raised their daughter to become Queen Elizabeth II, based on exclusive access to the Royal Archives—from the bestselling author of Elizabeth the Queen and Prince Charles.
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Using never before seen sources, Once a King is a fresh, revelatory and gripping insight into the Duke of Windsor - King Edward VIII - who gave up the throne to marry the woman he loved, twice divorced American Wallis Simpson. Considering Edward VIII's travels and interests as Prince of Wales as well as his relationship with Wallis Simpson and the course of events leading up to his abdication and subsequent exile, Once a King offers a previously unexplored lens through which we encounter two of the twentieth century's most iconic Royal figures: the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
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A Sunday Times number one bestseller in the United Kingdom, this is the intimate and revealing autobiography of Margaret Rhodes, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and niece of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Margaret was born into the Scottish aristocracy, into a now almost vanished world of privilege. Royalty often came to stay, and her house was run in the style of Downton Abbey. During the Second World War, she "lodged" at Buckingham Palace while she worked for MI5.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Written with an exciting combination of narrative flair and historical authority, this interpretation of the tragic life of Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, breaks new ground in our understanding of the very young woman who became queen at a time of unprecedented social and political tension and whose terrible errors in judgment quickly led her to the executioner's block.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Princess Diana is seen as the first member of the British royal family to tear up the rulebook, and the duchess of Cambridge is modernizing the monarchy in strides. But before them was another who paved the way: Princess Mary.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So many things I didn't know
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De: Elisabeth Basford, y otros
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Traitor King
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December 11, 1936. The King of England, Edward VIII, has given up his crown, foregoing his duty for the love of Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee. Their courtship has been dogged by controversy and scandal, but with Edward's abdication, they can live happily ever after.
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4 out of 5 stars
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All That is Glamour can be Rotten
- De Joe France en 08-26-22
De: Andrew Lownie
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Elizabeth
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This intimate, personal biography of Queen Elizabeth II tells the story of her remarkable life, reign and times, from a perspective unlike any other. Gyles Brandreth writes the Queen's tale candidly with grace and sensitivity from the view of someone who met her, talked with her and kept a record of those conversations. Brandreth knew the Queen's husband well and knows the new King and Queen Consort.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love the writing style!
- De K en 01-16-23
De: Gyles Brandreth
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Bertie: A Life of Edward VII
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Entertaining and different, this is an enjoyable study of a flawed yet characterful Prince of Wales seen through the eyes of the women in his life. Edward Vll, who gave his name to the Edwardian Age and died in 1911, was King of England for the final 10 years of his life. He was 59 when at last he came to the throne. Known as Bertie, the eldest son of Victoria and Albert, he was bullied by both his parents.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I cried when I finished
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De: Jane Ridley
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George V
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- De: Jane Ridley
- Narrado por: Joanna David
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The grandfather of Queen Elizabeth II, King George V reigned over the British Empire from 1910 to 1936, a period of unprecedented international turbulence. Yet no one could deny that as a young man, George seemed uninspired. As his biographer Harold Nicolson famously put it, "he did nothing at all but kill animals and stick in stamps.” The contrast between him and his flamboyant, hedonistic, playboy father Edward VII could hardly have been greater.
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4 out of 5 stars
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great but long listen
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De: Jane Ridley
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The Queen Mother
- The Official Biography
- De: William Shawcross
- Narrado por: William Shawcross
- Duración: 9 h y 48 m
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The official and definitive biography of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother: Consort of King George VI, mother of Queen Elizabeth II, grandmother of Prince Charles - and the most beloved British monarch of the 20th century. Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon - the ninth of the Earl of Strathmore’s 10 children - was born on August 4, 1900, and, certainly, no one could have imagined that her long life (she died in 2002) would come to reflect a changing nation over the course of an entire century.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Abridged version -
- De LCH en 01-07-16
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Queen Mary
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- De: James Pope-Hennessy, Hugo Vickers
- Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong
- Duración: 24 h y 37 m
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When Queen Mary died in 1953, James Pope-Hennessy was commissioned to write an official biography of her - unusual for a queen consort. Queen Mary's life, contrary to popular belief, was essentially dramatic, and she played a far more important and influential role in the affairs of the British monarchy than her public image might have otherwise suggested. Using material from the Royal Archives, private papers, and Queen Mary's personal diaries and letters, Pope-Hennessy's biography was a remarkable portrait of a remarkable woman and received rave reviews across the press.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent! UPDATED review after 2nd listen.
- De Geri A en 07-31-21
De: James Pope-Hennessy, y otros
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The Queen
- Her Life
- De: Andrew Morton
- Narrado por: Andrew Morton, Judy Bennett
- Duración: 14 h y 19 m
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Renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain’s longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth has had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth has been a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it! I love anything about the Queen and this fulfilled all I was hoping Fot
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De: Andrew Morton
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The Other Side of the Coin
- The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe
- De: Angela Kelly
- Narrado por: Angela Kelly
- Duración: 5 h y 36 m
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 327
When Angela Kelly and The Queen are together, laughter echoes through the corridors of Buckingham Palace. Angela has worked with The Queen and walked the corridors of the Royal Household for 25 years, initially as Her Majesty’s Senior Dresser and then latterly as Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor, Curator, Wardrobe, and In-house Designer. As the first person in history to hold this title, she shares a uniquely close working relationship with The Queen.
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- De Mikal E. en 11-18-19
De: Angela Kelly
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The Queen Mother
- The Untold Story of Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, Who Became Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
- De: Lady Colin Campbell
- Narrado por: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Duración: 25 h y 35 m
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For the first time, Lady Colin Campbell reveals the fascinating and moving life of The Queen Mother. With unparalleled sources, including members of the Royal Family, aristocrats, and friends and relatives of Elizabeth herself, this mesmerizing account takes us inside the real and sometimes astonishing world of the royal family.
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A Real Person
- De The Barbster en 01-05-19
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Daughter of Empire
- My Life as a Mountbatten
- De: Pamela Hicks
- Narrado por: Corrie James
- Duración: 7 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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Few families can boast of not one but two saints among their ancestors, a great-aunt who was the last tsarina of Russia, a father who was Grace Kelly's pinup, and a grandmother who was not only a princess but could also argue the finer points of naval law. Pamela Mountbatten entered a remarkable family when she was born at the very end of the Roaring Twenties.
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Beautifully Impressive Narrative of Aristocracy
- De Robert W Bruso en 08-31-17
De: Pamela Hicks
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17 Carnations
- The Royals, the Nazis and the Biggest Cover-Up in History
- De: Andrew Morton
- Narrado por: James Langton
- Duración: 11 h y 6 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 334
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For fans of the Netflix series The Crown, a meticulously researched historical tour de force about the secret ties among Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, the Duke of Windsor, and Adolf Hitler before, during, and after World War II. Andrew Morton tells the story of the feckless Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor, his American wife, Wallis Simpson, the bizarre wartime Nazi plot to make him a puppet king after the invasion of Britain, and the attempted cover-up by Churchill, General Eisenhower, and King George VI of the duke's relations with Hitler.
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Dangerous fools
- De Vivien Tarkirk-Smith en 03-23-15
De: Andrew Morton
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- Christina
- 07-26-23
Couldn’t stop listening
This book is so amazing! I was riveted from beginning to end. It’s definitely one I can listen to over and over.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-28-24
Lots of chuckles
Enjoyed my time with the Queen. 🫅🏼
I dislike writing reviews so if you continue to require a minimum I will stop writing them.
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- Katherine K. Carlisle
- 05-21-23
Love this book — format is great. Narration is great.
I’m familiar with Gareth Russell’s work on the Tudors through the Tudor Society. Was thrilled to see he was doing work on a subject in the 20th/21st century. Love the anecdotes and some were new to me. Cheer’s on this great work!
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- SuziQ
- 04-15-23
Great, fun listen
I really enjoyed this one. Anecdotes I hadn't heard before. Great narration. Hope we'll get more from this author.
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- Valerie Carson-Citta
- 11-11-22
Great Read
Another great work by Gareth Russell.
Didn't expect as many historical references. Loved the format of a series of short vignettes.
Thank you!
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- clare grossman
- 11-16-22
The Grandest of Grand Dames
Beautifully read by Fiona Hampton, this fascinating memoir illustrates why the Queen Mother was a true power behind the thrones of George VI, Elizabeth II, and, with her indomitable spirit, Charles III. Very enjoyable👍
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- Theadocia Austen
- 11-27-22
Wonderful listen
Garett Russell has written another well researched, highly entertaining book. The QM was a captivating, kind woman. Very enjoyable!
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- Librarian
- 02-01-23
Inspiring portrayal of an admirable person
The Queen Mother’s strength and wit,as well details of her early life are interesting to anyone interested in twentieth-century history.
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- Colleen P
- 01-25-23
Fabulous fun read
Absolutely beautiful tribute to a fascinating woman. A tough cookie with a delightful sense of humor. Not only did I buy a copy I gave 2 as gifts.
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- KDKP
- 01-20-23
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
I really enjoyed this book, primarily because I knew little about the Queen Mother and subsequently learned a great deal. It doesn’t read like your typical lit book, rather it is factual excerpts of her life, which I found entertaining and engaging. It touches on everything Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, her upbringing, ancestry, marriage, mannerisms, outlooks, familial relationships and her life and role as Queen Elizabeth II mother. Loved it.
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