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Mary, Queen of Scots, is a juvenile historical fiction novel that follows 15‑year‑old Mary as she travels to France and lives in the court of King Henry II. Receiving a diary from her mother, she uses the entries to record her experiences and emotions while she awaits her betrothal to Prince Francis. Through vivid domestic scenes and the cultural contrasts between Scotland and France, readers glimpse the young queen’s inner life and the challenges of courtly duty.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Kathryn Lasky
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