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The English Governess at the Siamese Court, written in 1870, recounts the experiences of one Anna Harriette Leonowens as governess for the sixty-plus children of King Mongkut of Siam and as translator and scribe for the king himself. Bright, young, and energetic, Leonowens was well-suited to her role, and her writings convey a heartfelt interest in the lives, legends, and languages of Siam's rich and poor
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"Nadia May has a lovely voice and she brings to the reading an exuberance that matches Anna's writing style exactly. I was particularly pleased at May's ability to pronounce the various Siamese names accurately, and seamlessly."
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"Recounts of and interactions with the royal family are delightful…May keeps her tone light and humorous."
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"May's expressive reading breathes life into The English Governess at the Siamese Court."
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