Isabella: The She-Wolf of France, Queen of England, 2nd of 5 [15min]
Piers Gaveston has been disposed of, but Edward soon falls under the malign influence of another ambitious favourite. Meanwhile, the outbreak of hostilities with her native France has a devastating impact on Isabella's position and marriage. Alison Weir's biography is abridged by Miranda Davies and read by Janet McTeer.
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