Anne and Charles: Passion and Politics in Late Medieval France: The Story of Anne of Brittany's Marriage to Charles VIII Contributor(s): Gaston, Rozsa (Author), Parker-Naples, Anna (Narrated by) |
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ISBN: 1541418727 ISBN-13: 9781541418721 Publisher: Tantor Audio
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Compact Disc - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2018 * Out of Print * Click for more in this series: Anne of Brittany |
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BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Biographical - Fiction | Historical - General |
Series: Anne of Brittany |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.5" W x 5.4" L (0.40 lbs) |
Features: Price on Product, Unabridged |
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Publisher Description: When Anne of Brittany's father dies in 1488, she becomes Duchess of Brittany, her country's ruler at age eleven. For the next three years, the unmarried, orphaned duchess is pursued by suitors while Brittany is invaded by its larger, more powerful neighbor of France. With no other way out, at age fourteen she agrees to marry Charles VIII, King of France, to save her country. Better to be a queen than a prisoner . . . Unexpectedly, a passionate relationship ensues. Yet Charles cannot shake off bad habits he has brought into their marriage, and Anne cannot help him in his darkest area of struggle. Together, they introduce the wonders of the Italian Renaissance to France, building one of Europe's most glorious fifteenth century courts at their royal residence in Amboise, in the heart of the Loire Valley. But year after year they fail to achieve the one most important aim they must accomplish to secure the future of their kingdom. As they desperately attempt to make their shared dream come true, an unexpected twist of fate irrevocably changes the fortunes of both Anne and Charles. Contains mature themes. |
Contributor Bio(s): Parker-Naples, Anna: - Anna Parker-Naples is an award-winning British actress with over sixty audiobooks under her belt. In 2015, she was awarded her first AudioFile Earphones Award, and was a double finalist in Hollywood's Voice Arts Awards for Outstanding Narration.Gaston, Rozsa: - Rozsa Gaston writes playful books on serious matters, including the struggles women face to get what they want out of life. In addition to the Anne of Brittany series, she is the author of Sense of Touch, Paris Adieu, Black is Not a Color, Budapest Romance, Running from Love, and Dog Sitters. |
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