Marie Antoinette Audiobook by Antonia Fraser

https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/30/ to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marie Antoinette Subtitle: The Journey Author: Antonia Fraser Narrator: Donada Peters Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 336 votes Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Political Figures Publisher's Summary: France's iconic queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous "Let them eat cake", was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. For centuries since, she has been the object of debate, speculation, and the fascination so often accorded illustrious figures in history. Married in mere girlhood, this essentially lighthearted child was thrust onto the royal stage and commanded by circumstance to play a significant role in European history. Antonia Fraser's lavish and engaging portrait excites compassion and regard for all aspects of the queen, immersing the listener not only in the coming-of-age of a graceful woman, but in the culture of an unparalleled time and place. ©2001 Antonia Fraser; (P)2001 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Critic Reviews: "The portrait is drawn delicately, with pleasant touches of humor...Fraser's approach is controlled and thoughtful." (Publishers Weekly) "Absorbing as ever. Fraser's blend of insight and research persuade us that this unfortunate queen deserves neither the vilification nor the idealization she has received." (The New Yorker) "Donada Peters...excels at injecting subtle irony into seemingly flat narrative. She handles the snotty comments and the lewd scandal-mongering of the court with equal aplomb. Fraser is one of the most highly respected and best-selling biographers of our time, and it's easy to see why in this enlightening glimpse into the turbulent France of the 1770s." (AudioFile)