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To the Scaffold
- The Life of Marie Antoinette
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 10-04-11
- Language: English
- Publisher: Recorded Books
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $27.99
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Publisher's Summary
To this day Marie Antoinette remains one of history’s most misunderstood heroines. How she triumphed over the petty jealousies and backstairs rivalries of the court, how she sustained a good-hearted but malleable king, and how she was transformed from French queen to Austrian “whore,” is the story told with skill and fascinating detail.
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- nancy ann
- 12-11-17
To the Scaffold
Was a good listen with lots of facts written like a novel. But, I could not give it five stars, as I really felt the author copped out at the end. She ran through her death like it was hard for her to speak of. She gave more facts and showed more interest on the death of the king then the queen. Go figure.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-27-17
wonderfully written and read!
Loved this story, especially Ms Porters narration. I've always believed Marie Antoinette was a very misunderstood historical figure.
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- Whitney
- 04-11-17
Excellent!!! Best nonfiction, reads like a historical fiction
I normally hate biographies. They're usually dry and not exciting. But this book couldn't be further from that. The author is telling Marie Antoinettes story in an exciting, you can really feel it, sort of way. And Davina Porter is fantastic. Her voice is so soothing but at the same time it doesn't put you to sleep. LOVED IT!!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-29-16
shock and awe
I really enjoyed this, I am not the biggest fan of French Revolution history because it think we overlook or are numb to the things that display the anarchy, brutality, and humanity. This was beautifully presented but the audio leaves something to be desired. There was some feedback and messed up audio.
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- Carol Triplett
- SALINAS, CA, US
- 01-27-14
To the Scaffoid
Where does To the Scaffold rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I learned a lot more then I ever had known about this Queen. I had always thought she was a real bust as a queen but now I gained a little respect for her. Thank you
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- Colin Carroll
- 04-26-18
Great Book about the ill-fated Queen!
One of the best books I’ve experienced about Marie Antoinette. A very detailed background and the narrator displayed an excellent performance.
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