Behind the Mic: On Katheryn Howard, The Scandalous Queen by Alison Weir, Read by Rosalyn Landor

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Rich historical fiction perfect for fans of Tudor history—complete with all the glamour, deceit, and tragedy. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss Rosalyn Landor’s one-woman full-cast performance of Alison Weir’s newest historical fiction audiobook, Katheryn Howard, The Scandalous Queen. The story of Henry VIII’s fifth wife reminds listeners of how deadly dangerous he was, and Landor captures young Katheryn’s joy in youthful pleasures, the glittering life at court, and the inevitable tragedy. Exceptional storytelling, A+ listening.

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