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Josephine

By: Carolly Erickson
Narrated by: S. Patricia Bailey
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When, in 1804, Josephine Bonaparte knelt before her husband Napoleon to receive the imperial diadem, few in the vast crowd of onlookers were aware of the dark secrets hidden behind the imperial facade. To her subjects she appeared to be the most favored woman in France: alluring, wealthy, and with the devoted love of a remarkable husband who was the conqueror of Europe. In actuality Josephine's life was far darker, for her celebrated allure was fading, her wealth was compromised by massive debt, and her marriage was corroded by infidelity and abuse.

Josephine's life story was as turbulent as the age, an era of revolution and social upheaval, of the guillotine and of frenzied hedonism. With telling psychological depth and compelling literary grace, Carolly Erickson brings the complex, charming, ever resilient Josephine to life in this memorable portrait, one that carries the reader from the sensual richness of her childhood in the tropics to her final lonely days at Malmaison.

©1998 Carolly Erickson (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks Biographical Fiction Europe France Genre Fiction Historical Politics & Activism Royalty Women Inspiring

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"An intimate, richly detailed, and candid portrait." (Kirkus Reviews)

Captivating Biography • Vivid Historical Account • Flawless Narration • Fascinating Life Story • Pleasant Voice
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This book reads like fiction, the narrator was wonderful, and I found myself completely immersed in the ever changing life of this amazing woman. When Josephine died and the book ended, I almost felt like I lost a friend. However, be warned: this book is very biased. Josephine wasn't a saint and she wasn't always the victim. I will be following this book with a biography of Napoleon to get another view of their marriage. Good book, good narrator... I highly recommend it to anyone.

Biased, but a good read.

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I was blown away with the intriguing range of this remarkable historical woman's story. Such a marvelous story.

Not just tonight Josephine

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Couldn’t stop listening. It gave an intriguing look into the life and times of a fascinating woman.

Enthralling

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Good subject matter but it reads more like fiction than actual history. It is impossible to count the number of times you hear "she must have."

For lovers of supposition

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Highly recommended. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is well written and the reading was excellent.

Well told

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indeed a very informative story.u did enjoy a d live the multi culture and history of it

thank you

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Well envisioned dialog. The story moves along nicely.
The narrative and the narrator fit nicely.

Josephine

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Loved learning about someone I knew next to nothing about. As a bonus I expanded my understanding of history.

Fascinating!

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I liked it; it’s interactive to listen to her life. It’s worth listening to it

A different view on this amazing woman

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I really enjoyed this story. the narrator was excellent and really kept your interest right to the end.

Great

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