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Title: The Poyson Garden
Author: Karen Harper
Narrator: Katherine Kellgren
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-04-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 67 votes
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
The letter came in secret, with a pearl eardrop from an aunt long thought dead, resurrecting the forbidden past. Banished by her spiteful half sister, Queen Mary, to Hatfield House in the English countryside, 25-year-old Princess Elizabeth cannot refuse the summons. The Boleyns are in grave danger. And Elizabeth, daughter of Anne Boleyn, is marked for death by a master poisoner whose reign of terror may have royal sanction.
With her few loyal retainers, Elizabeth escapes to Kent. Here, in her ancestral Hever Castle, now held by the Queen's loyalists, Elizabeth seeks to unravel the plot against her. And here, in the embrace of intrigue and betrayal, the princess must find a brilliant, powerfully connected killer - before the killer finds her....
Members Reviews:
Wonderful Combination of History and Mystery!
If you could sum up The Poyson Garden in three words, what would they be?
Exciting, Educational, Provocative
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Poyson Garden?
There are several, but I love the end where just as she feels that all is lost, her beloved friends and supporters come to bend down before her and declare her the Queen.
Have you listened to any of Katherine Kellgrens other performances before? How does this one compare?
Yes, she is absolutely my favorite performer. I began reading Her Royal Spyness novels last year and was extremely sad to finish all of the current books in the series. This year I was looking for a Christmas book and read The Queen's Christmas. I look forward to the rest of the books in this series, mainly because of Katherine Kellgren.
Who was the most memorable character of The Poyson Garden and why?
Every character is memorable, but aside from the Queen, I loved Ned Topside. He is an unlikely ally, but shows throughout the book how his many talents can be used to help the Privy Council. Also, he is not afraid to tease the Queen or say what he thinks.
A Spunky Queen Elizabeth I
Katherine Kellgren is my favorite narrator. When I am looking for a new book to listen to, I often check out her work. I love how Katherine brings the characters to life with her different accents so I can visualize each person as they speak. It is because of Ms. Kellgren that I discovered this series by Karen Harper. I really like historical fiction, so this seemed like a good fit.
Queen Elizabeth I is very spunky and resourceful in this book. She is not queen when the book begins, but as a plot to kill her is thwarted, she becomes queen by the end. There were some steamy parts that I could have done without, but they did not get explicit.
Now I want to listen to book 2.
Poyson is now my Poison
Expertly crafted story, Elizabeth I and all characters come alive in this first novel of the Elizabeth I series. Narration was exciting and kept me totally entranced. Will read all in series and do some historical research into this period.
Initially skeptical, but soon gripped
I was engrossed by this novel, despite my initial tinge of skepticism about Elizabeth I as amateur sleuth... But it was written well, with great characters and gripping plot of conspiracy and murder. And it was still in a way a cozy, history mystery. Not too verbose or profound, but with just enough names and places to set it firmly in its proper historical and political place without overwhelming.
