QUEEN OF THE COURT The Many Lives of Tennis Legend Alice Marble

Narrator Moniqua Plante's clear voice and steady cadence enhance this fascinating examination of tennis legend Alice Marble. Between 1936 and 1940, Marble won 18 Grand Slam championships--even though she'd gained notoriety as a baseball player as a child. Encouraged to play a "lady's game," Marble became known for her pioneering style in power tennis and later coached Billie Jean King. She was also a fashion designer, a singer/performer, an author, and a Civil Rights activist. While Plante misses the opportunity to create a more engaging listening experience by adding vocal variety during emotional turns in the story, her thoughtful pauses provide emphasis and even levity at times. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2023]