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The Autobiography of Henry VIII

Written by: Margaret George
Narrated by: David Case
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An extraordinary novel that brings into vivid focus the larger-than-life King Henry VIII, monarch of prodigious appetites for wine, women, and song. This is a readable, entertaining, tour de force that captures the essence of the 16th century, in all its drama and atmosphere. A can't-miss for listeners who delight in wonderful historical fiction perfectly rendered.

"It doth brim with lust, violence, cruelty and lively conversation...Margaret George has found a new and fresh way to tell the story." (Detroit Free Press)

©1986 Margaret George (P)1998 Books on Tape Biographical Fiction Classics Fiction Royalty King Tudor England France
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"A remarkable achievement....Magnificently researched and admirably written." (Mary Stewart)

"Her novel is a...banquet feast for most readers...astonishing. There's rousing drama, robust atmosphere, and consistently solid characterization; and finally, Margaret George's triumph is anchored in the urgent rhythm her writing attains." (Forth Worth Star Telegram)

"It doth brim with lust, violence, cruelty, and living conservation....Margaret George has found a new and fresh way to tell the story." (Detroit Free Press)

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informative

enjoyed the story very much, helped me understand the progression of wives and that he had not killed them all.

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well written, well performed

this is my 3rd M. George book. it is really a great listen. this is a biography, a memoir as told by Henry himself. he's still a mysogonisitic ass, but you will get him a little bit more. I highly recommend her other works, especially Elizabeth I. maybe not Mary Queen of Scott's. enjoy this long lazy listen. really great

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