A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower Audiobook
A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower is an unabridged historical audiobook by Patricia Bernstein. Set amid the 1715 rebellion, it follows Bethan Glentaggart’s attempts to rescue her husband from the Tower of London through travel, court petitions and a complex plan with friends.
At a glance
- Historical fiction based on a true story, according to the listing.
- The plot follows Bethan Glentaggart as she tries to save her husband from execution in the Tower of London.
- The story includes the 1715 Rebellion, political and religious tensions, a journey through a severe snowstorm, disguises and an elaborate rescue plan.
- The listing identifies the book as a 2024 Gold Medalist for Religious Fiction at the Independent Publisher Book Awards and a winner of the 2024 Catholic Media Book Award in Catholic Novel.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format preserves the full story across a stated listening length of 9 hours and 3 minutes.
- The historical rescue plot combines courtly appeals, travel and a scheme devised with a group of women friends.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 9 hours and 3 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | October 2, 2025 |
| Author | Patricia Bernstein |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Talon David |
| Publisher | History Through Fiction, Patricia Bernstein |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes the story as based on a true story, but does not specify how its fictionalized events are distinguished from historical record.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for an unabridged historical novel centered on a woman’s effort to rescue her husband.
- Readers or listeners interested in religious and political conflict in early 18th-century Britain.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a short audiobook, since the stated running time is 9 hours and 3 minutes.
- Those looking specifically for nonfiction rather than a work presented as historical fiction.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the historical novel as engaging and well written, praising its vivid detail and absorbing story without feeling that the pace drags. That may appeal to listeners looking for a sustained narrative, though the feedback does not establish how the audiobook narration itself performs. Aggregate ratings are generally favorable but include some mid-range ratings, so reactions are not uniformly positive.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as engaging and the writing as strong.
- Feedback praises vivid details that do not slow the narrative.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates A Noble Cunning: The Countess and the Tower?
The listing names Patricia Bernstein as the author and Talon David as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
Its listed listening length is 9 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the story about?
Bethan Glentaggart tries to save her husband from execution in the Tower of London, amid the political upheaval of the 1715 Rebellion.
Is this an abridged edition?
No. The listing identifies this audiobook version as unabridged.
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