Books like Queen's own fool by Jane Yolen
Nicola, a spirited twelve‑year‑old, abandons her life on Troupe Brufort to serve as the court fool to Mary, Queen of Scots. Through her eyes, readers follow the shifting alliances, religious conflict, and political intrigue that reshape France and Scotland during the 16th century.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Jane Yolen
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