Book description
Imagine hearing the whispered secrets of three queens who defied a world built to break them. Leah Redmond Chang's Young Queens isn't just history-it's a vivid, intimate journey into the hearts of Catherine de' Medici, Elisabeth de Valois, and Mary, Queen of Scots, as their lives intertwined at the French court. Now, listening to the audiobook is like stepping into a candlelit chamber, the narrator's voice weaving their stories with such warmth and urgency that you feel the weight of their crowns and the sting of their struggles.
These weren't passive figures; they were warriors in a quiet revolution, navigating a sixteenth-century world where power was a weapon wielded against women. Chang masterfully connects their personal triumphs and heartbreaks-love, ambition, the crushing fear of being discarded-to the relentless misogyny of their era. You'll hear Catherine's fierce intellect, Elisabeth's quiet resilience, and Mary's tragic, soaring spirit, all rendered with breathtaking humanity. As Amanda Foreman says, it takes you "into the hearts and minds" of these extraordinary women, and the audiobook makes that connection electric.
The narration is a revelation itself-clear, empathetic, and perfectly paced, turning historical complexity into something deeply personal. You don't just learn about their battles; you feel the tension in their voices as they navigate political chessboards, family betrayals, and the terrifying vulnerability of ruling as women. Alice Roberts calls it "alluring, gripping, real," and it's true: this isn't dry academia. It's the vibrant pulse of the past, alive in your ears. You'll find yourself pausing, not to take notes, but to absorb the sheer, thrilling humanity of these stories.
Chang's genius lies in showing how their fates were inextricably linked-bound by blood, marriage, and shared struggle-before they were scattered across kingdoms, each facing the same brutal truth: a crown could elevate, but it could also destroy. This audiobook doesn't just tell you about their power; it makes you hear it, feel it, and understand why their courage still resonates. As Suzannah Lipscomb declares, it's "an enviable tour de force," and listening to it is to experience history not as a distant echo, but as a living, breathing conversation across centuries. Prepare to be utterly captivated-not by grand battles, but by the quiet, fierce power of three women who refused to be silenced.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience