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Matriarch
- Queen Mary and the House of Windsor
- Narrated by: Corrie James
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
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The life of Princess May of Teck is one of the great Cinderella stories in history. From a family of impoverished nobility, she was chosen by Queen Victoria as the bride for her eldest grandson, the scandalous Duke of Clarence, heir to the throne, who died mysteriously before their marriage. Despite this setback, she became queen, mother of two kings, grandmother of the current queen, and a lasting symbol of the majesty of the British throne. Her pivotal role in the abdication of her eldest son, the Duke of Windsor, is just one of the events that provide the backdrop for both thrilling biography and for narrating the splendors and tragedies of the entire house of Windsor.
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- Sarah Bell
- 2024-01-21
Enjoyable characters
I found the descriptions and diary entries of each of the members of the family very engaging and interesting.
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- Christopher
- 2024-02-06
I had low expectations
I was blown away by this book in a fantastic way. I would recommend everyone listen to it if this is what you’re into.
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- Leslie Ellis
- 2023-10-29
Love it! Absolute must for those interested in the British Monarchy
The life story of Queen Elizabeth II’s grandmother, Queen Mary is a fascinating one. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-02-12
The Monarch
It was long, the monarch was very out of touch with the public and intend on maintaining power and wealth.
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