Gilt, Katherine Longshore
Gilt, Katherine Longshore
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Gilt

Author: Katherine Longshore

Narrator: Jennifer Ikeda

Unabridged: 8 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/15/2012

Synopsis

When Kitty Tylney's best friend, Catherine Howard, worms her way into King Henry VIII's heart and brings Kitty to court, she's thrust into a world filled with fabulous gowns, sparkling jewels, and elegant parties. No longer stuck in Cat's shadow, Kitty's now caught between two men--the object of her affection and the object of her desire. But court is also full of secrets, lies, and sordid affairs, and as Kitty witnesses Cat's meteoric rise and fall as queen, she must figure out how to keep being a good friend when the price of telling the truth could literally be her head.

About The Author

Katherine Longshore is the author of Gilt, Tarnish, and Brazen. She lives in Northern California with three British citizens and one expatriate dog.Jennifer Ikeda has appeared on television, film, On- and Off-Broadway, and on National Public Radio. She has narrated dozens of audiobooks and won two Audie Awards. She is a Juilliard School graduate. She lives in New York.

Reviews

Goodreads review by April

Not gonna lie, I will read the shit out of most young adult historical fiction books about the Tudors. Seriously, that noise with King Henry VIII is like a reality show with how many wives he goes through. YOU GUYS Gilt by Katherine Longshore fulfilled all my wildest historical fiction dreams AND MO......more

Goodreads review by Michelle, the Bookshelf Stalker

Gilt is so perfectly named. It was my guilty pleasure. I know this is weird (and when have I not been weird) but it reminded me of my favorite pizza. Whenever I want to be lazy (which is often), and not take the time to get out the ingredients, slice and dice, and cook dinner, I get this wonderful p......more

Goodreads review by A.C.

I knew what would happen in this story. I knew how the story would end; I knew all about the story Catherine Howard. Silly and young, desperate and immature, the cousin of Anne Boleyn, the queen that changed every rule--including those that put a queen beyond suspicion, beyond treason, beyond guilt.......more

Goodreads review by April (Aprilius Maximus)

Unsure what to rate this yet but holy damn sweet baby jesus!......more

Quotes

“In modern times, Cat would most likely be a cheerleader; the king, captain of the football team. But the royal backdrop with historical underpinnings makes a far more interesting story…Readers can practically feel the embroidered ball gowns and hand-stitched lace.” –The Los Angeles Times"I believe I found my new favorite series"- MTV.com“Longshore, who's clearly done her historical homework, takes full advantage of the Tudor standards. . . and surroundings. . .  but Cat is a completely contemporary American teenager.”—BCCB “Longshore writes a believable novel of historical fiction with well-developed characters and entertaining . . . plot twists.”—VOYA “A good, juicy story . . . royally riveting for the reader.”—Booklist “A substantive, sobering historical read, with just a few heaving bodices.”—Kirkus Reviews

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