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Solomon's Crown
- A Novel
- By: Natasha Siegel
- Narrated by: Ben Allen, Steve West
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 43
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 43
Twelfth-century Europe. Newly crowned King Philip of France is determined to restore his nation to its former empire and bring glory to his name. But when his greatest enemy, King Henry of England, threatens to end his reign before it can even begin, Philip is forced to make a precarious alliance with Henry’s volatile son—risking both his throne, and his heart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Lovely
- By Kay on 03-15-23
- Solomon's Crown
- A Novel
- By: Natasha Siegel
- Narrated by: Ben Allen, Steve West
Extraordinary!
Reviewed: 12-09-24
A truly satisfying listen. The narration is superb as is the storytelling. In the author’s note, she says that she was inspired to write this in part when she saw Anthony Hopkins and Timothy Dalton as Richard and Phillip in The Lion in Winter. I remember that film well because when I saw it I thought that I really wanted to know their story. And now I have it. Is this a true story? Somewhat yes. The author admits departing significantly from the historical record, in favor of telling a joyful story rather than a tragic one. And in a world filled with tragedy, I’ll take a well told joyful story, even if it isn’t entirely true. Will definitely listen to it again.
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