| From AudioFile Jean Plaidy is a master at creating the lives of English monarchs so that listeners are left feeling they were a part of those royal lives. WILLIAM'S WIFE tells the story of the life of Mary， daughter of James II and wife of William of Orange. Mary's happy childhood segues into her loveless marriage， in which the politics of the day demand that she support her husband even if it means going against her father. Diana Bishop reads in a clear， flowing voice. Mary is portrayed as naïve and girlish. Her attempts to reason through the dilemma she finds herself in are especially vivid. J.F.M. © AudioFile 2004， Portland， Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile， Portland， Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition. Book Description Fortune placed Lady Mary， elder daughter of the Duke of York， in line for England's throne -- and thrust this gentle beauty， at age fifteen， into a loveless political marriage with her cold-hearted Protestant cousin， William of Orange.In her own poignant words， Lady Mary recounts her strange and haunting story: a happy childhood in merry England under King Charles II， her dark and lonely years in Holland， and the upheavals that brought her home once more as England's honored queen. Hers is a richly royal story， with kings and queens， princesses and princes， playing their noble or shameful roles upon Europe's brilliant stage. Among these towering figures Lady Mary's lot had been cast， among them she would grow strong or perish.... --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews |
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