Thomas Cromwell

The untold story of Henry VIII's most faithful servant by Tracy Borman OBE, Chief Historian at Historic Royal Palaces

By: Tracy Borman

Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong, Paul Mendez, Sandra Duncan

A gripping and revealing audiobook that brings to life the rise, power and true character of Henry VIII's most influential servant

Known widely as Henry VIII's 'right-hand man', Cromwell has captured imaginations throughout the centuries: but who was he really? In this major new biography, leading historian Tracy Borman examines the life, loves and legacy of the man who changed the shape of England forever.

Born a lowly tavern keeper's son, Cromwell rose swiftly through the ranks to become Henry VIII's right hand man, and one of the most powerful figures in Tudor history. The architect of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church and the dissolution of the monasteries, he oversaw seismic changes in England's history. Influential in securing Henry's controversial divorce from Catherine of Aragon, many believe he was also the ruthless force behind Anne Boleyn's downfall and subsequent execution.

Although for years he has been reviled as a Machiavellian schemer who stopped at nothing in his quest for power, Thomas Cromwell was also a loving husband, father and guardian, a witty and generous host, and a loyal and devoted servant. With fresh research and new insights into Cromwell's family life, his household and his close relationships, Tracy Borman tells the true story of Henry VIII's most faithful servant.©2014 Tracy Borman

I'm glad I've ignored the rewiews ;-)

Well written and documented, I enjoyed the narration and the additional voices, very helpful for the comprehension of ancient english in the e-book version. The additional voices helped a lot the narration of a text full of quotes. I loved Chapuys! English readers maybe disagree but I'm an italian reader and listener, so.....

Too many quotes

Very interesting to learn about Cromwell, but it had way too many quotes. The quotes made the storytelling more uninteresting and harder to follow the story

Pity

Any additional comments?

The book is good and the main reader excellent however the readers for the various quoted writers are poor. Why it was felt necessary in such a book to do this I'm not sure. I am half way through and cringe each time I sense a quote is soon to begin. It detracts from an otherwise decent audio book.