The Sainted Queens


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(3.8 stars; 6 reviews)

A collection of short biographies of six Catholic Queens who became saints. Saint Margaret of Scotland - Saint Elisabeth of Portugal - Saint Clotildus, Saint Ragedund, and Saint Bathildis, all Queens of the Franks - and Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. (Summary by Maria Therese) (5 hr 36 min)

Chapters

St. Margaret of Scotland, Chapter 1 7:34 Read by KevinS
St. Margaret of Scotland, Chapter 2 6:45 Read by KevinS
St. Margaret of Scotland, Chapter 3 11:12 Read by KevinS
St. Margaret of Scotland, Chapter 4 8:30 Read by KevinS
St. Margaret of Scotland, Chapter 5 8:50 Read by KevinS
St. Margaret of Scotland, Chapter 6 7:58 Read by KevinS
St. Margaret of Scotland, Chapter 7 12:16 Read by KevinS
St. Margaret of Scotland, Chapter 8 5:24 Read by KevinS
St. Elisabeth, Queen of Portugal, Chapter 1 7:45 Read by KevinS
St. Elisabeth, Queen of Portugal, Chapter 2 12:01 Read by KevinS
St. Elisabeth, Queen of Portugal, Chapter 3 6:05 Read by KevinS
St. Elisabeth, Queen of Portugal, Chapter 4 17:36 Read by KevinS
St. Clotildus, Queen of the Franks, Chapter 1 9:30 Read by Kristine Bekere
St. Clotildus, Queen of the Franks, Chapter 2 8:29 Read by Kristine Bekere
St. Clotildus, Queen of the Franks, Chapter 3 10:34 Read by Kristine Bekere
St. Ragedund, Queen of the Franks 13:17 Read by btuten
St. Bathildis, Queen of the Franks, Chapter 1 9:21 Read by Kristine Bekere
St. Bathildis, Queen of the Franks, Chapter 2 10:10 Read by Kristine Bekere
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 1 12:39 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 2 13:52 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 3 12:49 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 4 13:29 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 5 20:52 Read by Shreya Sethi
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 6 17:51 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 7 18:03 Read by Eric W.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 8 12:46 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 9 12:50 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 10 11:55 Read by Tatiana Chichilla
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Chapter 11 15:42 Read by Tatiana Chichilla

Reviews

Why Am I Surprised?


(3 stars)

For some reason, I expected a less credulous, more nuanced treatment of these strong, brave women. The basic information is fine, but the style of writing about saints is so sugary, I feel the need to check my blood glucose.