![]() ![]() ![]() She did give them all different voices, trouble was, they sounded ridiculous. Will because he stood up for what he believed in.ĭid Patience Tomlinson do a good job differentiating each of the characters? How? The story was well written, which got me through What made the experience of listening to Lady of the English the most enjoyable? Would have been better with a different narrator I think there is a series of novels about the Greatest Knight. I intend to start reading about Marshall and his life and times. ![]() I enjoyed Tomlinson's reading except for when she changed her voice for male characters - it sounded very silly at times and spoilt the narrative flow. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of costume, household effects, art and architecture - even the horse' s names were explained.ĭid you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The story of Adeliza and William was also interesting particularly as there were actually supporting different sides.Įlizabeth Chadwick seems to be able to put her academic research into the early medieval period into very entertaining fiction which still keeps true to the period without any irritating anachronisms.ĭid the narration match the pace of the story? The story of Matilda and Stephen and the English Civil War - it linked so many isolated incidents that I had heard about in history lessons at school many years ago but this is the first time they have all come together for me. What did you like most about Lady of the English? ![]()
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