The First Princess of Wales

A Novel

By: Karen Harper

Narrated by: Bianca Amato

Length: 22 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Joan of Kent may have been the daughter of a disgraced earl, but there's more than meets the eye about this high-spirited and savvy woman...who soon changes the course of history.

At the height of the Middle Ages in the 14th century, King Edward III of England is determined to use any means necessary to expand his power and gain control of England's bitter rival, France. His own son, Edward, prince of Wales, is far from immune from his political plans. And when Joan of Kent, now free from exile, sees her chance for revenge, she takes it. A calculated plot to scandalize the royal family for revenge for her father's downfall and execution soon turns into the most surprising thing: love. When Joan learns that the prince of Wales actually returns her feelings, she has to make a decision: follow through her with plan or give it all up for true love? Will love cost her everything she's ever wanted?

The First Princess of Wales by New York Times best seller Karen Harper reveals a story full of scandal, royal intrigue, and the biggest figures of the Middle Ages - and a true love story that impacted the rest of British history.

©2006 Karen Harper (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

a story to take you away

love ...it ...a great story to keep you company...while driving or at home .The book was long but needed that time to mature caricatures.

Ms. Amato does it again!

I enjoyed this listen very much. The book came out when I was in high school and I treasured it. Their is no other narrator who could have done it justice. I suppose Ms. Harper believed that as well. Excellent!

Delightful diversion

Wonderful performance and light storyline with enough historical infusion to give a perspective of time and place.
Carsten development I though was quite good. I agree it is a romance novel but that’s ok .
Effortless listen

Title is Inaccurate

The narration is excellent. This book required the narrator to be many different characters with different accents including French words and phrases. The story is not about the first Princess of Wales but Joan of Kent's life before she became the princess. It is historically inaccurate, but it is historical fiction so grace is given to the author. Harper writes with beautiful lyrical language and has a flare for creating drama in mundane historical events. This is the 2nd book by Harper that I've read or listened to. This book leans heavily toward historical romance. It is more explicit than The Irish Princess. I will read or listen to more by her. I definitely want to listen to more books narrated by this narrator.

like a beloved fairy tale

This story is magnificent. There is romance without gratuitous sex scenes, action, adventure, & history. I loved it. The narrator does a fantastic job with the different voices as well. Overall, I highly recommend.

One of the great love stories of history.

A tall, handsome warrior prince, star crossed lovers, a beautiful duchess and one of the great love stories of history. For every woman who secretly longs for a little romance—this one is for you.

Romantic Novel

I purchased this title just to be able to listen to my favorite narrator’s voice. While not what I usually look for in historical fiction, I was entertained.

Very enjoyable

My recovery time was much more enjoyable thanks to this beautifully told story thank you for a job well
Done

Great book

I liked this story, interesting history, amazing narrator,sweet romance! I wasn’t familiar with the story of the black prince and Joan of Kent so was new to me. I enjoyed it very much.

Great Historical Fiction book!

If you’re a fan of this ear of historical fiction with a dash of romance- this book is 100% for you! I’m a huge historical fiction fan, not so much on the romance, but this book had a good balance without being one of those trashy bodice rippers. I really enjoyed everything about this book. Found myself rooting for the main characters and would definitely recommend. Two thumbs up.