Between Two Queens

Secrets of the Tudor Court #2

By: Kate Emerson

Narrated by: Alison Larkin

The Secrets of the Tudor Court Series is "rich and lushly detailed, teeming with passion and intrigue," said Romantic Times. Now talented Kate Emerson continues a saga as dramatic and seductive as the court itself.

Pretty, flirtatious, and ambitious. Nan Bassett hopes that an appointment at the court of King Henry VIII will bring her a grand marriage. But soon after she becomes a maid of honor to Queen Jane, the queen dies in childbirth. As the court plunges into mourning, Nan sets her sights on the greatest match in the land...for the king has noticed her. After all, it wouldn't be the first time King Henry has chosen to wed a maid of honor. And in newly Protestant England, where plots to restore the old religion abound, Nan may be the only one who can reassure a suspicious king of her family's loyalty.

But the favor of a king can be dangerous and chancy, not just for Nan, but for her family as well...and passionate Nan is guarding a secret, one that could put her future - and her life - in grave jeopardy should anyone discover the truth.

Based on the life of the real Anne Bassett and her family, and drawing extensively from letters and diaries of the time, Between Two Queens is an enthralling picture of the dangers and delights of England's most passionate era.

©2010 Kathy Lynn Emerson (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Great narration, little fanciful on the embellishments...

As stated by the author, herself, she writes her own ending, and I liked it!

it's ok

I kind of struggled to finish this. There were no new intriguing tidbits to learn about King Henry's Court in this book. The beginning was promising- I liked learning about Queen Jane's personality, however there was not much detail about Anne of Cleves at all! The main character was likeable but I wasn't really rooting for her so it was just blah.

Don't care for this one at all.

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Don't know.

What was most disappointing about Kate Emerson’s story?

Didn't listen long enough to find out.

Would you be willing to try another one of Alison Larkin’s performances?

No ........ don't care for her accent at all.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

None

Any additional comments?

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