Marie de Guise ruled Scotland alone after the death of her husband James V. She foiled Henry Tudor of England's plans to unite the two thrones under English rule, and she kept the peace between Protestants and Catholics while John Knox was becoming a fiery power in the land. Mary Queen of Scots was welcomed back to the country of her birth after her mother died. But her troubles mounted with her disastrous marriages to Lord Darnley and to Lord Bothwell after Darnley's murder. In spite of numerous plots against her, and even after her little son James was crowned king while she still reigned, she always believed that Elizabeth of England would help her. Trustingly, she set off for England—and her tragic fate.
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About the Author:
One of Scotland's best-loved authors, Nigel Tranter wrote over ninety novels on Scottish history. He died at the age of ninety on 9 January 2000.
Review:
He treats history with respect * Financial Times * An informative, entertaining read * Daily Examiner * Tranter's popularity lies in his knack of making historical events immediate and exciting * Historical Novels Review * Through his imaginative dialogue, he provides a voice for Scotland's heroes * Scotland on Sunday * An accomplished writer of compelling and unforgettable historical novels * She magazine * One of Scotland's most prolific and respected writers * The Times * He has an amazingly broad grip of Scottish history * Daily Telegraph *
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- PublisherHodder & Stoughton
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0340823550
- ISBN 13 9780340823552
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages200
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