Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles

Name: Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles
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SKU: 9780312155858
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By Margaret George

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Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles by Margaret George is a meticulously researched historical novel that vividly brings to life the tumultuous reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. Crowned queen as an infant, Mary was raised amidst the splendour of the French court before returning to govern a Scotland fraught with religious conflict. The novel explores her passionate loves, political intrigues, and tragic downfall, weaving original letters and diaries into a compelling narrative of a queen caught between duty and desire.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in historical fiction, biographies of powerful women, and richly detailed accounts of political and personal intrigue during the Tudor era. Fans of immersive historical narratives and complex characters will find this a compelling read.

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Margaret George's exhaustively researched novel skilfully weaves both historical fact and plausible fiction in bringing the story of Mary Queen of Scots to life.

She was a child crowned a queen...
A sinner hailed as a saint...
A lover denounced as a whore...
A woman murdered for her dreams...

Margaret George's Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles brings to life the fascinating story of Mary, who became the Queen of Scots when she was only six days old. Raised in the glittering French court, returning to Scotland to rule as a Catholic monarch over a newly Protestant country, and executed like a criminal in Queen Elizabeth's England, Queen Mary lived a life like no other. Margaret George weaves the facts into a stunning work of historical fiction.

"With a seamless use of original letters, diaries, and poems: a popular, readable, inordinately moving tribute to a remarkable queen." — Kirkus Reviews

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Critics have praised the novel for its vivid storytelling and thorough research. San Francisco Chronicle describes it as “the best kind of historical novel, one the reader can't wait to get lost in,” while Kirkus Reviews celebrates it as “a popular, readable, inordinately moving tribute to a remarkable queen.” Publishers Weekly commends the author’s deep sympathy, which makes Mary an unforgettable heroine. Overall, the novel is recognised for its drama, romance, and emotional depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780312155858

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 1997

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Edition: 4th ed.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 885g

Pages: 880

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About the Author

Margaret George is the author of The Autobiography of Henry VIII, The Memoirs of Cleopatra, and Elizabeth I, among other novels. Margaret first got the idea to write historical fiction when, after reading numerous books that viewed Henry VIII through the eyes of his enemies and victims, she found herself wondering if there might be another side to the story. She became determined to let Henry speak for himself, and it took fifteen years, about three hundred books of background reading, three visits to England to see every extant building associated with Henry, and five handwritten drafts for her to answer the question: What was Henry really like? Margaret was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and has traveled extensively. She and her husband live in Madison, Wisconsin.