The Palace

The Palace

By Gareth Russell
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“John Telfer narrates the story of England’s Hampton Palace with gusto, grace, and fine enunciation…The narrator’s high spirits breathe new life into the telling and make this exceptional listening. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”

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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award

An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick in History

A BBC History Magazine Pick of Best Books of 2023

An Aspects of History Pick of Best Books of the Year

A “riotously readable…tender and affectionate” (Daily Mail, London) exploration of five hundred years of British history—from King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth II—as seen through the doorways of the exquisite Hampton Court Palace.

Architecturally breathtaking and rich in splendid art and décor, Hampton Court Palace has been the stage of some of the most important events in British history, such as the commissioning of King James’s version of the Bible, the staging of many of Shakespeare’s plays, and Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation ball.

The Palace takes us on “an entertaining journey into the past” (Kirkus Reviews) as it reveals the ups and downs of royal history and illustrates what was at play politically, socially, and economically at the time. An engaging and charming history book that is perfect for fans of Alison Weir, Philippa Gregory, and Andrew Lownie, The Palace makes you feel as if you were in the room as history was made.