All the small details and interesting facts really made this time period in french history come alive. Antonia fraser is the author of many internationally bestselling historical works, including love and louis xiv. Book tvs peter slen interviewed antonia fraser in london about the political crisis in england in 1832 and the late playwright harold pinter. The details about marie antoinettes life were fascinating and antonia fraser s writing was great. Listen to marie antoinette audiobook by antonia fraser, narrated by donada peters. In her book, read in 5 parts here, she tells from whence came her interest. The journey by antonia fraser available from rakuten kobo. Lady antonia frasers uncatalogued papers relating to her early writing, fiction, and nonfiction are on loan at the british library bl. Oct 10, 2017 the lady antonia fraser archive in the british library. Antonia fraser audio books, best sellers, author bio. Antonia fraser s most popular book is marie antoinette.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Random house audio, a division of random house, inc. Antonia fraser is the author of numerous novels and historical works including marie antoinette, the wives of henry viii, mary queen of scots, and faith and treason. Antonia fraser is the author of mary queen of scots, the six wives of henry viii, and faith and treason, among other novels. Jun 16, 2011 internationally bestselling historian antonia fraser s new book brilliantly evokes one year of previctorian political and social history the passing of the great reform bill of 1832, an eventful and violent year that featured riots in bristol, manchester and nottingham. Antonia frasers memoir describes growing up in the 1930s and 1940s but its real concern is with her growing love of history. Audio book sample courtesy of penguin random house audio. Mary, queen of scots by antonia fraser, 9780385311298, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of waterstones special offers. Marie antoinette is probably the most famous and memorable lady in french history, bar none.
Lots of detail, very dense, but i found fraser a bit repetitive in driving home her theme. With a narrative that grips the reader like a detective story, antonia fraser brings the characters and events of the gunpowder plot to life. Seldom have i read a book so filled with literary references. Antonia fraser audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Books by antonia fraser author of marie antoinette. This was my second antonia fraser book, the first being the wives of henry viii. They are on every page and, while antonia frasers memoir of her life with harold pinter is lightweight, it is intellectually charged with interesting bits of flotsam and jetsam from the literary world of a couple who were immersed in literary lives and lights. Dec 27, 2012 mary queen of scots full audio book by jacob abbott there are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind. Antonia fraser books list of books by author antonia fraser. The six wives of henry viii catherine of aragon, anne boleyn, jane seymour, anna of cleves, katherine howard and catherine parr have become defined in a popular sense not so much by their lives as by the way these lives ended. Lady antonia fraser has an international reputation as an historian. Antonia frasers richly readable biography demonstrates that marys great fascination continues unabated.
Aug 23, 2002 if you are passing through a british airport this summer the chances are you will see antonia fraser s latest book, a biography of marie antoinette, prominently displayed in the bookshops. The book is based on diaries she has kept since october 1968. She began life as the daughter of an austrian queen. May 30, 2002 discover book depositorys huge selection of lady antonia fraser books online. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lady antonia fraser books online.
Frances iconic queen, marie antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous let them eat cake, was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. She is the widow of the 2005 nobel laureate in literature, harold pinter 19302008, and prior to his death was also known as lady antonia pinter. The six wives of henry viii brings to life englands oftmarried monarch and the six wildly different but equally fascinating women who married him. Fraser finally sat down to write the book about mary queen of scots that would make her. The selfproclaimed sun king, louis xiv ruled over the most glorious and extravagant court in seventeenthcentury europe. Antonia fraser is the author of many internationally bestselling historical works. Browse audiobooks written by antonia fraser sorted by. For centuries since, she has been the object of debate, speculation, and the fascina. Lady antonia fraser in conversation with oskar eustis. Frances beleaguered queen, marie antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous let them eat cake, was the subject of ridicule and curiosity even before her death. Written by antonia fraser, narrated by patricia hodge. Mary queen of scots full audio book by jacob abbott there are certain names which are familiar, as names, to all mankind. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Antonia frasers most popular book is marie antoinette.
Antonia fraser audiobooks download instantly today. Antonia fraser reads a love poem written for her by her late husband harold pinter. She and her husband, harold pinter, live in london. The national bestseller from the acclaimed author of the wives of henry viii. Since 1968 fraser has kept diaries and uses these to accurately recollect their first meeting and beyond. Antonia frasers lavish and engaging portrait of marie antoinette, one of the most recognizable women in. Antonia fraser is the author of many internationally bestselling historical works, including love and louis xiv, mary queen of scots, and marie antoinette, which was made into a film by sofia coppola. Lady antonia fraser s uncatalogued papers relating to her early writing, fiction, and nonfiction are on loan at the british library bl. Antonia fraser is the author of many internationally bestselling historical works, including love and louis xiv, marie antoinette, which was made into a film by sofia coppola, the wives of henry viii, mary queen of scots, faith and treason. The fascination began as a child when her evacuation at the beginning of the war to an elizabethan manor house became an inspira. Maybe ms fraser received some advice from an editor over the tears. Marie antoinette by antonia fraser penguin random house.
Marie antoinette audiobook by antonia fraser 9780739340073. Since 1968 fraser has kept diaries and uses these to. Antonia fraser picked quite an interesting subject, when she wrote the historical biography, marie antoinette. Browse antonia frasers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Antonia fraser audio books antonia fraser is the author of mary queen of scots, the six wives of henry viii, and faith and treason, among other novels.
Antonia frasers book the lives of the kings and queens of england provides an excellent history of the british monarchy. Mary, queen of scots by antonia fraser, paperback barnes. Our chief of men, king charles ii and the gunpowder plot cwa nonfiction gold dagger. Lady antonia fraser, cbe born 27 august 1932, nee pakenham, is an english author of history and novels, best known as antonia fraser for writing biographies and detective fiction.
Mary queen of scots by antonia frasercan it truly be 40 years since this pageturner of a biography was published, asks. Antonia fraser s book the lives of the kings and queens of england provides an excellent history of the british monarchy. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. More than 400 years after her death, mary queen of scots remains one of the most romantic and controversial figures in british history. See all books authored by antonia fraser, including marie antoinette. The lives of the kings and queens of england audio cd. It may lack sensational revelations but antonia frasers memoir of married life with pinter is eccentric and hilarious, says rachel cooke. Antonia fraser is the author of many widely acclaimed historical works, including the biographies mary, queen of scots a 40th anniversary edition was published in may 2009, cromwell. The true love story of lady antonia and her harold they were married when they first met, but he kept her from leaving a party when he asked, must you go. The superb historian and biographer antonia fraser, author of marie antoinette, casts new light on the splendor and the scandals of the reign of louis xiv in this dramatic, illuminating look at the women in his life. Shortlisted for the galaxy nonfiction book of the year 2010. She is also famous for her jemima shore series of mysteries.
Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The lady antonia fraser archive in the british library. This book is not a patch on later books by antonia fraser, and to be fair, was written years before the more recent ones that i have listened to and thoroughly enjoyed. Antonia fraser has 108 books on goodreads with 2401 ratings. Must you go my life with harold pinter by antonia fraser. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The six wives of henry viii audiobook antonia fraser audible. King charles ii by antonia fraser 19790801 jan 1, 1754. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Browse audiobooks written by antonia fraser sorted by best.
Antonia fraser on reading fast, favourite books and harold. Listening to the new cd recording of an abridged version of frasers biography, mary. Lady antonia margaret caroline fraser, ch, dbe, frsl nee pakenham. Marie antoinette audiobook by antonia fraser try our site with free audio books. The true love story of lady antonia and her harold they were married when they first met, but he kept her from leaving a party when he asked. Antonia fraser s memoir describes growing up in the 1930s and 1940s but its real concern is with her growing love of history. Antonia fraser talks about learning to read fast, editing the pleasure of reading, her favourite childrens books, the book harold pinter kept next to the bed, and alexandre dumas. Personally i found the writing of marie antoinette. The story of the gunpowder plot, and perilous question. The true love story of lady antonia and her harold. Praise for mary queen of scots she was sometimes reviled as a scheming whore, sometimes revered as a misunderstood martyr. Explore books by antonia fraser with our selection at.
Dramatically recreating the conditions and motives that surrounded the fateful night of november 5th 1605, she u. Nov 12, 2002 antonia fraser is the author of numerous novels and historical works including marie antoinette, the wives of henry viii, mary queen of scots, and faith and treason. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Thorough research and minute attention to details is the clear mark of both. Marie antoinettes dramatic lifestory continues to arouse mixed emotions. Highlights of the book include its balance of brevity with a comprehensive scope, it photographs, and especially its genealogical charts. She is the widow of harold pinter 19302008, the 2005 nobel laureate in literature, and, when married to him. Buy the lives of the kings and queens of england unabridged by antonia fraser isbn. Frances beleaguered queen, marie antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous let them eat. Gripping from the first sentence to the last and loaded with fascinating details, weirs rich history is a perfect blend of scholarship and entertainment.
Antonia fraser marie antoinette part 02 audiobook youtube. Frasers diaries, written by a biographer living with a creative artist and observing the process firsthand, also provide a unique insight into harold pinters writing and portray a. Antonia fraser is deservedly regarded by many as one of todays finest biographers. Antonia frasers bestselling biography of henry viiis six wives. The six wives of henry viii audiobook antonia fraser. A letter from lady antonia fraser my dear reader, i had always hoped to write about marie antoinette one daya childhood heroine like my first subject, mary queen of scotsbut when i started my real journey of investigation five years ago, i must admit that i had no idea what a rich, fascinating story it would prove to be. James naughtie is joined by historian antonia fraser to discuss her book the gunpowder plot. Antonia frasers memoir of the love story between herself and harold pinter, who spent 33 years together, having found each other somewhat later in life. Lady antonia fraser in conversation with oskar eustis the.