A Crown for Joanna
She was born a princess, heir to her father’s kingdom of Portugal, and she might at will have reigned from almost any throne in Europe. But instead of this, she made what to her world seemed a thoroughly mad choice – for she chose to have a throne in heaven. Today those scepters are dust which she would not accept, and as Blessed Joanna of Portugal she possesses a throne imperishable…
This children’s biography of Blessed Joanna of Portugal was written by Sister Mary Jean Dorcy, a Catholic Dominican Nun. The author is probably best known for her exquisitely intricate paper cutting silhouettes, with which she illustrated her books. (Introduction from the original book and by Maria Therese)
Genre(s): Religion, Christianity - Biographies
Language: English
| Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play 00 | 0 - Prologue - The Gossip of the Market Place | Maria Therese |
00:13:02 |
| Play 01 | 1 - Pawn on a Chessboard of Kings | Maria Therese |
00:12:09 |
| Play 02 | 2 - A Question of Thrones | Maria Therese |
00:17:55 |
| Play 03 | 3 - The Long Road to Aviero | Maria Therese |
00:11:09 |
| Play 04 | 4 - A Gown for a Princess | Maria Therese |
00:15:14 |
| Play 05 | 5 - Thorns for a Crown | Maria Therese |
00:12:28 |
| Play 06 | 6 - The Glory of the King's Daughter | Maria Therese |
00:10:25 |
| Play 07 | 7 - Crowns | Maria Therese |
00:10:48 |
| Play 08 | 8 - Epilogue - The Market Place 1490 | Maria Therese |
00:06:36 |