The Stolen One audiobook

crowley drew me into her world with kat'sauthentic voice. i love historicals, and it'sso refreshing to read one for the young adultgenre. the author brings the world alive forthe reader, from the beautiful english countrysideto the grand court of elizabeth I, filled withpolitical intrigue and clandestine romances.kat was a delightful heroine to read, farfrom perfect, but determined and passionate.i was sorry when the book ended. i wish i hadwritten this!

Even though set in Elizabethan England, heroine Kat Bab is modern in her determination to discover her true identity and parentage, her desire to live a "big life" away from the village, and in her struggle over whom to love. Crowley's research of the times is evident in the vivid descriptions of the village and court life, especially the embroidery and clothing details. I solved the mystery of her identity much earlier than Kat did, and so was a little surprised that it took her so long, but I found her a compelling character, struggling as we all do between what we feel we should do and what we want to do, and trying to find that balance.

I really liked this. A little hard to keep straight because there are 2 separate timelines going back and forth, but overall it’s good.

Plot Sketch: Kat, a red-headed, spirited girl was raised in the country with her sister, Anna by Grace Bab, a woman the locals in Winchcombe called a witch. To survive, the three crafted beautiful garments and sold them as luxury goods. Grace's best friend was Christian, the pear farmer boy up the road. Although they were raised as cousins, Grace has assured Godfrey, her brother, and Agnes, his wife that it would be okay for Christian to marry Kat because Kat is not of her blood. After a set of unfortunate circumstances find their way into the lives of Kat and Anna, they head off to London in search of answers as to who Kat's mother is. They are on a search for a Mrs. Eglionby, but get sidetracked by the Lady Ludmore and her good-looking son. Soon thereafter, Kat goes to Queen Elizabeth's court, where she is quickly adored by the Queen and makes a lot of people jealous. Kat does some soul searching while in the service of the queen and concludes her journey in a very happy manner. Verdict: I Heart It!! This is the best historical fiction piece that I've read in a long time. I really liked it. For some reason it seems that most of the pieces of historical fiction that I pick up end up being about the Tudors, and this was no exception. I especially enjoyed the attention to historical detail that Crowley paid in her writing. She took the time to research and get right the healing herbs of the time, as well as the status and position of her not-so-make-believe characters. She took a historical mystery and crafted a beautiful story that kept me interested even over the course of 400 pages to provide a hypothetical in answer to that mystery. I did not stop and go, "Huh?" at all; I had no hang-ups with this novel. If you are a fan of historical fiction, definitely pick up this lovely tale of Kat and her pear-farmer friend Christian. The Gauntlet:At what location does most of the story take place?London, England, late 1500s.What is the main character's name?Katherine BabDoes I Heart Monster like the main character?Absolutely. I loved her.How long did it take I Heart Monster to finish the book?a few days.Did I Heart Monster get stuck at any points in the book? If so, why?No, I did not get stuck, I was just a busy bee.Is this a good read for Monster?Nope. What, if anything, would I Heart Monster change to make the book more interesting?Nothing.What was I Heart Monster's favorite line?I hold what I have.How many chapters were in the book?30

"No one wanted you. But I did..."Kat Bab has heard those words all of her life and thus her soul was forever at unrest wanting to solve the mystery of her lineage.THE STOLEN ONE is an intriguing tale set in the Elizabethan era; full of history with detailed descriptions of gorgeously crafted wardrobes. A story ever mindful of it's forbidden secrets.Kat, a skilled embroiderer is raised in a tiny village only knowing her mother Grace and sister Anna and although she is loved, she is not content. Besides knowing whom are her true parents, Kat yearns for a life outside of her Village. Then one evening a stranger pays a visit and in that encounter the secret that has held Kat tethered to Grace begins to unravel and she knows she must journey to London to seek her answers. Despite the warnings and the proposal from a good man nothing can make her stay and Catherine journey's off to London with Anna in tow. Once there it is not long before the Queen notices Katherine and is soon a part of her court. Ever mindful of her quest to reveal the secrets of her lineage she will discover that knowledge of the truth comes with a heavy price and in the end what choice will she make. Loyalty or Love?THE STOLEN ONE is a perfect combination of history, mystery and romance. I was along for the ride as Kat searched for the truth and was entranced along the way. I was pleased Kat's personal growth within the story and can say that I admired how the Queen was portrayed. The story was well paced and I really enjoyed the bits from Grace's perspective through her journal. It added that bit "A HA" factor that made this story shine. I also enjoyed learning the details about the opulent wardrobes that were so much a part of the backdrop to this story.I used to be a fan of historical romances but have strayed away along the years. Upon reading THE STOLEN ONE I remembered why I enjoyed them so much. I was transported in time with it's rich details and wonderful story telling. Suzanne Crowley did an amazing job for the mystery surrounding Mary Seymour is intriguing and provides the key for a brilliant read. I recommend this book to anyone in search of an amazing read that is good for all ages.

When I first picked The Stolen One up, I wasn’t that enthused to read it because historical fictions weren’t really my favorites. However, by the end of the book, I grew to it and ended up loving it.Okay, first, the book started out slow. Like, really slow. The plot moved like molasses. Yet, towards the end of the book, I realized that the slowness was a wonderful pace for The Stolen One. It allowed the readers to digest everything and understand everything that’s going on. You have to admit, there are some books that move too fast and at the end, I go like: what just happened?! The Stolen One, however, is not like that at all.Details. Hmm. Okay, there’s details, definitely but it’s a good amount and not like those insane minute details that the LOTR trilogy has. Suzanne is a really talented author due to the fact that she understands how much to give to the readers and how much to hold back.Kat, the female protagonist, is a character who I admire a lot. She is a strong-willed girl and loves adventure. She isn’t afraid to say what she wants to say and isn’t afraid to do what she wants. I mean, she even ditches her “fiancée” and instead, goes off to London to seek her dream and her past. If that doesn’t show courage, I don’t know what does. She has romantic encounters but at the end, realized that despite all the wooing directed towards her, the one she truly loved is the one she left behind. She learns valuable lessons and also, as a bonus, learns about her past and her deceased family.The ending was magnificent. It didn’t leave me hanging off the cliff, trying to decipher what had just happened but instead, left me breathless and thinking that how could an ending end so wonderfully? It didn’t leave me yearning for more about Kat because it already told me what had happened to Kat.Overall, The Stolen One was a great book and I highly recommend it!

Katherine Bab – AKA Kat always knew that she would never marry and she‘s determined to find out who she really is. Grace – Kat’s adoptive mother is keeping secrets from her and claims it’s better she not know for it would bring certain misfortune. After Grace passes away, Kat flees to London leaving her child hood friend Christian broken hearted to uncover these secrets for herself.She’s determined to find information on her birth parents even if it includes lavishing in the luxuries of beautiful stitches and gowns. She’s always dreamed of meeting Queen Elizabeth who has a striking resemblance and temperament as Kat which only brings the question: Is the Queen Kat’s birth mother?While at court, Kat catches the eyes of two other men who may or may not have their own agenda for winning her heart. Grace has always warned Kat to stay away from Queen Elizabeth and to be wary of wolves at the Queen’s Court.Will finding these answers doom her to a life she does not want because she doesn’t know her own heart….This novel is beautifully written, I was fascinated with Katherine’s story and how it tied into Queen Elizabeth’s period. I love the characters in this book. Kat is a strong protagonist and she’s very outspoken which is not what one would expect in her era for a woman. The depiction of Queen Elizabeth is fascinating. I was also intrigued by the inner working of the Queen’s court. I loved the details about the designs and stitch work on the Queen’s gowns. Crowley did an amazing job with the imagery, it was like viewing everything through Kat’s eyes and I relished every minute of it. I wish I could express how outstanding this book is, but I can’t find the words because it is much more than what I’ve written but I don’t want to spoil anything. Find out for yourself!This is a beautiful story and one that I would definitely read again.

Katherine knows that Grace hides things from her. But what Grace doesn't realize is that Katherine knows where her hiding spots are. Maybe one of the hidden treasures will bring a clue to whom she really is.Katherine Babs has always wanted a better life. She spends her days in a small cottage embroidering beautiful clothes for royalty, along with her sister Anna and her mother Grace. Grace isn't Katherine's biological mother, and over the years has refused to answer any of Katherine's questions. A neighboring pear farmer, Christian, has asked for Katherine's hand in marriage. She bides her time on answering him. But when Grace suddenly dies, Katherine flees to London to uncover the secret of who she really is, and leaves Christian alone.Kat's fiery red hair and beautiful sewn clothes gather the Queen's eye, and Kat soon finds herself as one of her ladies. Katherine quickly finds herself as one of Queen Elizabeth's favorites, even among the rumors that Katherine could be the secret daughter of the Virgin Queen. She misses her quaint village and Christian, but keeps herself busy embroidering beautiful dresses, and the two handsome men at court who vye for her affections.Even as the clues unfold that determine who Katherine is, the danger to her life escalates. She must soon come to a decision that will affect the rest of her life and the Court. For matters of the heart are not decisions made lightly.THE STOLE ONE is a bewitching novel set in Tudor England, rich in period detail, suspense, and romance. Kat is a spectacular character, who just wants to find out where she belongs. There are many interesting characters in THE STOLEN ONE that will intrigue you. I was mesmerized with this story, and thoroughly enjoyed it!

I am not someone who is too wrapped up with the Tudors, so I didn't know much about the time period but still found this book very interesting. Plus, it made me do some research to learn about that time period which was fun. It looked at the possibility that Catherine Parr's daughter, who in history has been reported as dying at the age of two, really lived, taken away by a servant and raised in the country. Kat has always believed that there is something more to her life than what she has right now. When her adopted mother dies, she takes her "sister" Anna goes to London to find out the truth about her past. Seemingly by chance, she ends up at the court of Queen Elizabeth. Here she learns about court and eventually about her past. There are wonderful descriptions of the clothes everyone wears, as Kat is very talented with the needle. I listened to audio book which can be difficult because the accent gets in the way and mix that with Anna who is deaf so speaks brokenly, I feel I may have missed a few things. But not enough to take away from the overall story which is very good.

Katherine (Kat) is an alluring red haired girl living with her adoptive mother Grace and Grace's daughter Anna in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1500s). Grace has taught her daughters the trade of embroidery and Kat is particularly gifted at it (her gowns have been sold in the best shops in London). Yet Kat remains discontented and wants to know her true heritage. She is constantly puzzled by hints dropped by Grace about how she takes after her mother or father in some way, yet Grace will tell her nothing important. One night a stranger comes revealing more hints about Kat's history, before dieing of the plague. Grace dies the same night warning Kat to stay away from London, it's intrigues, and especially the Queen. Kat, being fiercely independent, decides to go to London anyway to sell her wares and try to find out about her family. Gowns with the embroidery that Kat has to sell are bound to receive attention, and when they catch the eye of the royal court, Kat becomes entangled in a world she is not prepared for, but one which might just give her the answers she is seeking.

In the English countryside Kat spends her days embroidering fine clothes to sell and dreaming of the royal life of Queen Elizabeth. Whenever her mind has a free moment, Kat thinks about how she would give anything to know who she really is and how she ended up in that cottage with Grace and her daughter Anna. When a stranger seems to have the answers that Kat's always craved, she'd go anywhere and do whatever it takes to find them for herself.This is one fun piece of young adult historical fiction. The court intrigue alone is so fun (although some readers may be frustrated trying to keep everyone's names straight). Kat's a very imperfect character but very real - and the time period feels authentic, with all the horribleless that goes with it. The Queen is as hardened and yet fragile as I'd imagined and the whole story just felt plausible enough that I couldn't put it down. When things could've easily broken down into complete bawdiness, the author reigned it in, giving us a sense of what life was like without actually making us live it. With a touch of the mystical throughout, this fun one hit the four-star mark for me.

I loved the main character, and the book kept me intrigued about what her identity was. It did go a little longer than I'd liked, and I wish it ended sooner because it started to drag near the end. I loved the writing and historical aspect. The ending left me satisfied; we found out what her identity was and she was able to marry the guy who truly loved her. There could've been a bigger climax, but I generally enjoyed the novel, and it says a lot that I've finished it because I rarely finish novels.