Experience the authoritative biography of Richard III, narrated by acclaimed historian Chris Skidmore. Explore England’s most controversial king, a figure often seen as both a saint and a villain. This audiobook delves into the complex legacy of Richard III, who was immortalized by Shakespeare as a murderous hunchback. The discovery of his skeleton in a Leicester parking lot in 2012 reignited debates about his true character.

As the last English monarch to die on the battlefield, Richard was born during a tumultuous time of civil war and political intrigue. Was he truly a power-hungry monster as history suggests, or a victim of the first political smear campaign by the Tudors? In this comprehensive audiobook, Skidmore draws on new manuscript evidence to reassess Richard’s life, his intricate relationships, and the era he lived in, offering listeners a fresh perspective on this enigmatic figure.