by ReayTannahill (Author)
Brought up in France, Mary returned to Scotland as a widow at eighteen to take up her throne. Beautiful, clever, with immense personal charm, she was totally unprepared for the brutal realities of ruling a country just emerging from civil war. In an era when religion and politics were one and the same, the inevitable clash between Catholic queen and Protestant subjects was intensified by the most bitter personal rivalries, and Mary found herself in ever-increasing danger: from the fearsome John Knox, who preached damnation to queens and death to Catholics; from her sanctimonious and ambitious brother; from her brilliant secretary of state; and from Elizabeth I, dazzling and unscrupulous, who feared Mary as a threat to her own throne ...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 640
Edition: 2
Publisher: Orion
Published: 02 Nov 1998
ISBN 10: 0752816675
ISBN 13: 9780752816678
Book Overview: A reissue of this brilliant and compelling historical novel FATAL MAJESTY has become a true classic Mary Queen of Scots is one of the most romantic and controversial figures in British history All of Reay Tannahill's novels published by Orion appeared in the GUARDIAN Top 100 Fastsellers list Reay Tannahill is also the author a number of bestselling works of non-fiction which have been translated into seven languages Mary Queen of Scots has perennial appeal in books, films and television 'There is much in this sweeping saga to thrill ... In fact, it is the best and most straightforward way imaginable of helping you get to grips with the intricate drama of Anglo-Scottish history' Val Hennessy, DAILY MAIL 'A thumping good novel with the added benefit of being a well-researched book...For those who like history with a good dose of fun and imagination this is a must' Amanda Foreman, SUNDAY EXPRESS
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