The Diana Chronicles

By: Tina Brown

Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor

Ten years after her death, Princess Diana remains a mystery. Was she “the people’s princess,” who electrified the world with her beauty and humanitarian missions? Or was she a manipulative, media-savvy neurotic who nearly brought down the monarchy?

Only Tina Brown, former editor-in-chief of Tatler–England’s glossiest gossip magazine–Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, could possibly give us the truth. Tina knew Diana personally and has far-reaching insight into the royals and the Queen herself.

In THE DIANA CHRONICLES, you will meet a formidable female cast and understand as never before the society that shaped them: among them, Diana’s sexually charged mother, bad-girl sister-in-law Fergie, and, most formidable of all, her mother-in-law, the Queen. Add Camilla Parker Bowles into this combustible mix and it’s no wonder that Diana broke out of her royal cage into celebrity culture, where she found her own power and used it to devastating effect.©2007 Tina Brown; (P)2007 Books on Tape

Interesting

The narrator did an excellent job, and the information was interesting. Some events were skipped over (Harry's birth), but overall it was easy to follow.

Overall, an engaging listen. I was sorry when it ended.

Well Worth “Reading”

Found the book very interesting and gave new insights to the trials and tribulations of all the Royals, but especially Diana.

Outstanding insight

Tina Brown has done an outstanding job here, taking us deep inside of Diana's world to get the full and complete picture of the world she lived in; the people surrounding her. Her betrayals, her flaws, her loves. I did not expect to gain such insight into not only Diana, but almost all of the other players surrounding her. Charles, Camilla, Diana's parents and siblings, close friends, etc.

At one point, when it got to the part about Diana's death and what was unfolding before and during and after those hours, I completely did not expect to, but I actually cried. A very powerfully written book that gives you a complete understanding of Diana, the people and the circumstances around her, but no matter all of their flaws (including Diana's) the tragic ending still breaks your heart.

Finally learned something new..best Diana book out there!

Such a thoroughly researched book, that actually offers up new details and insights I’ve never seen shared before, and I’ve read almost all of the books and biographies, and watched every documentary I could find on this subject..even the conspiracy ones that are nonsense, and I thought there was nothing left to learn or uncover, until I listened to this book! The author stays very neutral, not always just in favor of the Princess, so you get the real and raw truth of Diana, which I’ve never seen done before and greatly appreciated the research that was done, and the experiences that were shared. The narrator does an excellent job with her delivery as well. Buy the book, you definitely won’t regret it.

One of the best Diana's

Would you listen to The Diana Chronicles again? Why?

I will keep and treasure this. It is great insight to one of my most favorite women.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the look inside the cast of characters. Not only Diana's but other's important in her life. The Queen, Prince Phillip and Prince Charles changed my minds about them for the better, and others for worse..

What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her voice is wonderful, crisp and easy to listen to. I know I have heard her read before. Excellent!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and some sections I listened more than once.

Any additional comments?

One of the very best books on Diana.