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Mary, Queen of Scotland, ascended the throne as an infant and was raised in the opulent court of Paris. Returning to a Protestant country as a Catholic monarch, her reign was marked by political intrigue, religious conflict, and personal tragedy. Margaret George draws upon original letters, diaries, and poems to recreate Mary’s intelligence, charm, and ultimately ill‑judged decisions, culminating in her flight to England and execution under Queen Elizabeth I.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Margaret George
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