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Elizabeth the Queen

The Life of a Modern Monarch

by Sally Bedell Smith ...

Narrated by Rosalyn Landor ...

Unabridged

21 hours 27 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This “excellent, all-embracing” (The New York Times) biography of Queen Elizabeth II is a magisterial study of the woman known only from a distance—and a captivating window into her decades-long reign.From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II was the object of unparalleled scrutiny. But through the fog of ... Read more

$27.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This “excellent, all-embracing” (The New York Times) biography of Queen Elizabeth II is a magisterial study of the woman known only from a distance—and a captivating window into her decades-long reign.From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II was the object of unparalleled scrutiny. But through the fog of
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The Plantagenets

The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England

by Dan Jones ...

Narrated by Dan Jones ...

Unabridged

21 hours 43 min

The New York Times bestseller that tells the story of Britain’s greatest and worst dynasty—“a real-life Game of Thrones” (The Wall Street Journal)—by the author of Powers and Thrones.The first Plantagenet king inherited a blood-soaked kingdom from the Normans and transformed it into an empire stretched at its peak from Scotland to Jerusalem. In this epic history, Dan Jones vividly resurrects this ... Read more

$30.99 USD

The New York Times bestseller that tells the story of Britain’s greatest and worst dynasty—“a real-life Game of Thrones” (The Wall Street Journal)—by the author of Powers and Thrones.The first Plantagenet king inherited a blood-soaked kingdom from the Normans and transformed it into an empire stretched at its peak from Scotland to Jerusalem. In this epic history, Dan Jones vividly resurrects this
... Read more
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Kings and Queens of Britain, The

by Cath Senker ...

Narrated by Gordon Griffin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 57 min

For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions.This fascinating audiobook delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy, from Alfred the Great in the 9th century to the Windsors in the ... Read more

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For more than 1,000 years the British monarchy has dramatically shaped national and international history. Kings and queens have conquered territory, imposed religious change and extracted taxation, each with their own motivations and ambitions.This fascinating audiobook delves into the extraordinary history of the British monarchy, from Alfred the Great in the 9th century to the Windsors in the
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The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England

by Antonia Fraser ...

Narrated by Wanda McCaddon ...

Unabridged

12 hours 12 min

This magnificent story of one thousand years of English history is told through the lives and deeds of Kings and Queens, from the Normans to the Windsors. Understand how the power of the crown has changed as a result of both the character and ability of each monarch and evolving historical circumstances. Eight specialist contributors depict the whole spectrum of royal life in a succinct and ... Read more

$29.95 USD

This magnificent story of one thousand years of English history is told through the lives and deeds of Kings and Queens, from the Normans to the Windsors. Understand how the power of the crown has changed as a result of both the character and ability of each monarch and evolving historical circumstances. Eight specialist contributors depict the whole spectrum of royal life in a succinct and
... Read more
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Mary Queen of Scots

The True Story of the Life & Time of Mary Stuart of Scotland

by Liam Dale ...

Narrated by Liam Dale ...

Unabridged

45 min

Delve into the captivating life and times of Mary Stuart of Scotland in "Mary Queen of Scots: The True Story of the Life & Time of Mary Stuart of Scotland." Among the few women in history who have endured the trials of time, the ill-fated tale of Mary Queen of Scots continues to captivate and intrigue.This 16th-century figure's story is one of enduring interest, a narrative that has woven its way ... Read more

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Delve into the captivating life and times of Mary Stuart of Scotland in "Mary Queen of Scots: The True Story of the Life & Time of Mary Stuart of Scotland." Among the few women in history who have endured the trials of time, the ill-fated tale of Mary Queen of Scots continues to captivate and intrigue.This 16th-century figure's story is one of enduring interest, a narrative that has woven its way
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Spare

by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex ...

Narrated by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex ...

Unabridged

15 hours 39 min

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, courage, and healing.“Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”—The New Yorker (Best Books of the Year)**It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. ... Read more

$36.99 USD

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, courage, and healing.“Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”—The New Yorker (Best Books of the Year)**It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror.
... Read more
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Finding Freedom

Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family

by Omid Scobie, Carolyn Durand ...

Narrated by Omid Scobie ...

Unabridged

11 hours 29 min

The first, epic and true story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life together, finally revealing why they****chose to pursue a more independent path and the reasons behind their unprecedented decision to step away from their royal lives**, from two top royal reporters who have been behind the scenes since the couple first met.**When news of the budding romance between a beloved English prince ... Read more

$28.99 USD

The first, epic and true story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life together, finally revealing why they****chose to pursue a more independent path and the reasons behind their unprecedented decision to step away from their royal lives**, from two top royal reporters who have been behind the scenes since the couple first met.**When news of the budding romance between a beloved English prince
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The Palace Papers

Inside the House of Windsor--the Truth and the Turmoil

by Tina Brown ...

Narrated by Tina Brown ...

Unabridged

18 hours 11 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “addictively readable” (The Washington Post) inside story of the British royal family’s battle to overcome the dramas of the Diana years—only to confront new, twenty-first-century crises“Frothy and forthright, a kind of Keeping Up with the Windsors with sprinkles of Keats.”—The New York Times (Notable Book of the Year)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The ... Read more

$27.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “addictively readable” (The Washington Post) inside story of the British royal family’s battle to overcome the dramas of the Diana years—only to confront new, twenty-first-century crises“Frothy and forthright, a kind of Keeping Up with the Windsors with sprinkles of Keats.”—The New York Times (Notable Book of the Year)ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The
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Crown and Country

A History of England through the Monarchy

by David Starkey ...

Narrated by David Starkey, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jim Norton ...

Unabridged

15 hours 11 min

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I ... Read more

$31.99 USD

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I
... Read more
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Diana

Her True Story in Her Own Words

by Andrew Morton ...

Narrated by Michael Maloney, Caroline Langrishe ...

Unabridged

13 hours 2 min

The sensational biography of Princess Diana, written with her cooperation and now featuring exclusive new material to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death.When Diana: Her True Story was first published in 1992, it forever changed the way the public viewed the British monarchy. Greeted initially with disbelief and ridicule, the #1 New York Times bestselling biography has become a unique ... Read more

$29.99 USD

The sensational biography of Princess Diana, written with her cooperation and now featuring exclusive new material to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death.When Diana: Her True Story was first published in 1992, it forever changed the way the public viewed the British monarchy. Greeted initially with disbelief and ridicule, the #1 New York Times bestselling biography has become a unique
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The Romanovs

1613-1918

by Simon Sebag Montefiore ...

Narrated by Simon Russell Beale ...

Unabridged

28 hours 41 min

The Romanovs were the most successful dynasty of modern times, ruling a sixth of the world’s surface for three centuries. How did one family turn a war-ruined principality into the world’s greatest empire? And how did they lose it all?This is the intimate story of twenty tsars and tsarinas, some touched by genius, some by madness, but all inspired by holy autocracy and imperial ambition. Simon ... Read more

$32.99 USD

The Romanovs were the most successful dynasty of modern times, ruling a sixth of the world’s surface for three centuries. How did one family turn a war-ruined principality into the world’s greatest empire? And how did they lose it all?This is the intimate story of twenty tsars and tsarinas, some touched by genius, some by madness, but all inspired by holy autocracy and imperial ambition. Simon
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The Tudors

The Complete Story of England's Most Notorious Dynasty

by G. J. Meyer ...

Narrated by Robin Sachs ...

Unabridged

24 hours 53 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The award-winning author of The Memphis Murders presents “a rich and vibrant tapestry” (The Star-Ledger) of the fabled Tudor dynasty—and some of the most enigmatic figures to ever rule a country.“A thoroughly readable and often compelling narrative . . . Five centuries have not diminished the appetite for all things Tudor.”—Associated PressIn 1485, Henry Tudor, whose ... Read more

$32.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The award-winning author of The Memphis Murders presents “a rich and vibrant tapestry” (The Star-Ledger) of the fabled Tudor dynasty—and some of the most enigmatic figures to ever rule a country.“A thoroughly readable and often compelling narrative . . . Five centuries have not diminished the appetite for all things Tudor.”—Associated PressIn 1485, Henry Tudor, whose
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Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman

by Robert K. Massie ...

Narrated by Mark Deakins ...

Unabridged

23 hours 52 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “absorbing” (Los Angeles Times) biography of one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in Russian history—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs“[A] compelling portrait not just of a Russian titan, but also of a flesh-and-blood woman.”—NewsweekONE OF ESQUIRE’S BEST BIOGRAPHIES OF ALL ... Read more

$30.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “absorbing” (Los Angeles Times) biography of one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in Russian history—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs“[A] compelling portrait not just of a Russian titan, but also of a flesh-and-blood woman.”—NewsweekONE OF ESQUIRE’S BEST BIOGRAPHIES OF ALL
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Don Failla "Own Your Life The 45 Second Presentation That Will Change Your Life!"

Own Your Life Success Audio Book

by Don Failla ...

Unabridged

3 hours 48 min

Don & Nancy Failla - Own Your Life, the 45 Second Presentation that will Change Your Life!The teachings in this audio book is what “cracked the code” for Don & Nancy Failla to build a duplicable organization to over 1,000,000 people. As Don said, “100 percent of people outside Network Marketing don’t understand it. And 90 percent of people inside Network Marketing don’t understand it!”Don's ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Don & Nancy Failla - Own Your Life, the 45 Second Presentation that will Change Your Life!The teachings in this audio book is what “cracked the code” for Don & Nancy Failla to build a duplicable organization to over 1,000,000 people. As Don said, “100 percent of people outside Network Marketing don’t understand it. And 90 percent of people inside Network Marketing don’t understand it!”Don's
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Entitled

The Rise and Fall of the House of York

by Andrew Lownie ...

Narrated by Andrew Lownie ...

Unabridged

11 hours 41 min

Entitled is the first joint biography of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson by renowned royal biographer and literary agent, Andrew Lownie.Packed full of extraordinary revelations, Entitled reveals the extent to which Andrew and Fergie’s lives are still deeply entwined. Drawing on four years of research, numerous FOI requests, and interviews with over a hundred people who have never ... Read more

$24.95 USD

Entitled is the first joint biography of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson by renowned royal biographer and literary agent, Andrew Lownie.Packed full of extraordinary revelations, Entitled reveals the extent to which Andrew and Fergie’s lives are still deeply entwined. Drawing on four years of research, numerous FOI requests, and interviews with over a hundred people who have never
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Revenge

Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors

by Tom Bower ...

Narrated by Andrew Wincott ...

Unabridged

16 hours 23 min

This instant #1 internationally bestselling “explosive tell-all” (Daily Express, London) reveals the inside story about Meghan Markle’s journey from minor actress and attempted activist to the woman powerful enough to fracture the British Royal Family.After a childhood spent on Hollywood film sets, Meghan Markle fought hard for stardom. But even when she landed her breakthrough role on Suits, her ... Read more

$29.99 USD

This instant #1 internationally bestselling “explosive tell-all” (Daily Express, London) reveals the inside story about Meghan Markle’s journey from minor actress and attempted activist to the woman powerful enough to fracture the British Royal Family.After a childhood spent on Hollywood film sets, Meghan Markle fought hard for stardom. But even when she landed her breakthrough role on Suits, her
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The Diana Chronicles

by Tina Brown ...

Narrated by Rosalyn Landor ...

Unabridged

21 hours 21 min

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. ... Read more

$22.50 USD

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.
... Read more
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Charles I

A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History ...

Narrated by Mike Nelson ...

Series series Biographies of British Royalty
Unabridged

1 hour 22 min

Discover the remarkable life of Charles I...Charles I is one of the most instantly recognizable of the English monarchs. During his reign the relationship between king and Parliament changed radically, with revolutionary results. A man of deeply held convictions whose refusal to compromise brought about conflict and civil war, King Charles I almost destroyed the English monarchy forever.When ... Read more

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Discover the remarkable life of Charles I...Charles I is one of the most instantly recognizable of the English monarchs. During his reign the relationship between king and Parliament changed radically, with revolutionary results. A man of deeply held convictions whose refusal to compromise brought about conflict and civil war, King Charles I almost destroyed the English monarchy forever.When
... Read more
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Tsar Nicholas II

A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History ...

Narrated by Mike Nelson ...

Series series Biographies of Russian Royalty
Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

Discover the dramatic fall of Russia’s last tsar...Reigning from 1894 to 1917, Nicholas II was the final emperor of Russia. His rule marked the twilight of a centuries-old dynasty—caught between the fading echoes of imperial ambition and the rise of revolutionary fervor that would ignite the Soviet era.Nicholas was, by many accounts, a contradictory figure: kind and soft-spoken in private, yet ... Read more

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Discover the dramatic fall of Russia’s last tsar...Reigning from 1894 to 1917, Nicholas II was the final emperor of Russia. His rule marked the twilight of a centuries-old dynasty—caught between the fading echoes of imperial ambition and the rise of revolutionary fervor that would ignite the Soviet era.Nicholas was, by many accounts, a contradictory figure: kind and soft-spoken in private, yet
... Read more
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The Women of the Cousins' War

The Duchess, the Queen and the King's Mother

by Philippa Gregory, David Baldwin, Michael Jones ...

Narrated by Bianca Amato ...

Unabridged

9 hours 28 min

#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory joins two eminent historians to explore the extraordinary true stories of three women largely forgotten by history: Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford; Elizabeth Woodville, queen of England; and Margaret Beaufort, the founder of the Tudor dynasty.In her essay on Jacquetta, Philippa Gregory uses original documents, archaeology, and histories of myth ... Read more

$25.99 USD

#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory joins two eminent historians to explore the extraordinary true stories of three women largely forgotten by history: Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford; Elizabeth Woodville, queen of England; and Margaret Beaufort, the founder of the Tudor dynasty.In her essay on Jacquetta, Philippa Gregory uses original documents, archaeology, and histories of myth
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Elizabeth

The No.1 Sunday Times Bestselling Biography of Britain’s Longest-Reigning Queen

by Gyles Brandreth ...

Narrated by Gyles Brandreth ...

Unabridged

20 hours 16 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER NOW FEATURING EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL ABOUT CHARLES III's CORONATION WITH ADDED PHOTOGRAPHSA personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from the writer who knew her family best**'Compelling . . . Fascinating' DAILY MAIL'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals' ... Read more

$21.84 USD

**Brought to you by Penguin.THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER NOW FEATURING EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL ABOUT CHARLES III's CORONATION WITH ADDED PHOTOGRAPHSA personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from the writer who knew her family best**'Compelling . . . Fascinating' DAILY MAIL'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals'
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Diana, William, and Harry

The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother

by James Patterson, Chris Mooney ...

Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies ...

Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

Instant New York Times Bestseller!“She was the best mother in the world,” said Princes William and Harry at Diana’s 10-year memorial. “Entertaining and persuasive,” (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private Diana, the mother of two princes.“Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You’ll tear through it by sundown and ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Instant New York Times Bestseller!“She was the best mother in the world,” said Princes William and Harry at Diana’s 10-year memorial. “Entertaining and persuasive,” (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private Diana, the mother of two princes.“Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You’ll tear through it by sundown and
... Read more
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Emperor Charles V

A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History ...

Narrated by Matthew J. Chandler-Smith ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

Discover the remarkable life of Charles V...One of the most powerful men who ever lived was a Holy Roman Emperor and controlled vast swathes of the planet. Quite a bit has been written over the centuries about Charles V, but even so, historical texts do not always reveal the complex personality that this man possessed. He was a man of purpose who felt destined to hold both Europe and the Christian ... Read more

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Discover the remarkable life of Charles V...One of the most powerful men who ever lived was a Holy Roman Emperor and controlled vast swathes of the planet. Quite a bit has been written over the centuries about Charles V, but even so, historical texts do not always reveal the complex personality that this man possessed. He was a man of purpose who felt destined to hold both Europe and the Christian
... Read more
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King Philip II

A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History ...

Narrated by Jason Zenobia ...

Series series History of Spain
Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

Discover the remarkable life of King Philip II of Spain...As the heir to the Spanish Empire of his father Charles V, Philip II came into this world with some rather big shoes to fill. Eventually, Philip would prove himself in his own right even though he turned out to be a much different ruler than his father. He won a life or death struggle against a resurgent Ottoman Empire, he consolidated ... Read more

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Discover the remarkable life of King Philip II of Spain...As the heir to the Spanish Empire of his father Charles V, Philip II came into this world with some rather big shoes to fill. Eventually, Philip would prove himself in his own right even though he turned out to be a much different ruler than his father. He won a life or death struggle against a resurgent Ottoman Empire, he consolidated
... Read more

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