A precociously clever girl wishing only for a quiet, studious life, but who had to suffer having an abusive, monster of a mother and be used as a pawn in the ambitions of her parents and other aristocrats vying for power and influence. Although we know Jane’s eventual fate the story leading up to it is gripping and saddening. Descriptions of historical events and the actions of the main players of the Tudor period are enlivened by the author’s imagination in creating possible conversations and experiences creating a narrative akin to a drama. Other novels by the author have touched on the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, but this book gives a detailed account of her story interwoven with the events surrounding her short time on this earth. I have always been fascinated with Lady Jane Grey and have read many books both fact and fiction and this is probably one of my favorites. What about Patience Tomlinson’s performance did you like?Īn absolutely wonderful performance that has without a doubt after a long struggle with the transition from print to audio finally converted me with her wonderful performance I think I can say after reading this in print on its publication I enjoyed the audio version more than the printed book itself. I am so taken with the wonderful narration that I intend to look for other books by this brilliant and talented narrator.Īlthough I loved the story the narrator brought it to life. The story itself is wonderful and if you like a historical drama based on fact then this is certainly the book for you. She masters the characters voices complete with different dialects and accents and she does not falter. I had read the book in print on its release but of late I have had to rely more on audio books and was struggling with the transition but on hearing this beautiful narration I was completely hooked. For me, it is the beautiful narration by Patience Tomlinson that was the key to my enjoyment of this wonderful book. This is the first review I have written for an audio book but after listening to this wonderful story I felt I had to share my experience.

Where does Innocent Traitor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

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