The Turbulent Crown: The Story of the Tudor Queens

Roland Hui

Aug 2018 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Jennifer M. Dixon

About this audiobook

Ten remarkable women. One remarkable era. In the Tudor period, 1485-1603, a host of fascinating women sat on the English throne. The dramatic events of their lives are told in The Turbulent Crown: The Story of the Tudor Queens. The Turbulent Crown begins with the story of Elizabeth of York, who survived conspiracy, and dishonor to become the first Tudor Queen, bringing peace and order to England after years of civil war. From there, the listener is taken through the parade of Henry VIII's six wives-two of whom, Anne Boleyn and Katheryn Howard, would lose their heads against a backdrop of intrigue and scandal. The Turbulent Crown continues with the tragedy of Lady Jane Grey, the teenager who ruled for nine days until overthrown by her cousin Mary Tudor. But Mary's reign, which began in triumph, ended in disaster, leading to the emergence of her sister, Elizabeth I, as the greatest of her family and of England's monarchs.

Ratings and reviews

Exceptional audiobook! Well-written, detailed history of the Tudor Queens from the Wars of the Roses to early Elizabeth I. Narrated just the way I prefer, a reading and not a 'performance'. Well worth the purchase price.

About the author

Roland Hui received his degree in art history from Concordia University in Canada. After completing his studies, he went on to work in interpretive media for California State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, and the National Park Service. Roland has written for Renaissance Magazine and for Tudor Life Magazine.

As a retired board-certified music therapist, licensed counselor, and veteran of the Michigan Opera and several community theaters, Jennifer Dixon has explored the power of words and music to motivate, inspire, provoke, soothe, and heal. She brings this unique perspective to her work as an audiobook narrator.