The Other Queen

A dramatic novel of passion, politics and betrayal from the author of The O ther Boleyn Girl, Philippa Gregory. Mary, Queen of Scots, fights to regain her kingdom whilst under the guard of Queen Elizabeth's trusted accomplice, Bess of Hardwick. Mary is Queen of Scotland but she has been forced to fle e her land and take refuge in an England that is ruled by her cousin Elizab eth. But England, precarious in its Protestant state, set against the might y powers of Spain, France and Rome, doesn't need a charismatic Catholic fig urehead at large. So Elizabeth's chief advisor, Cecil, devises a plan in wh ich Mary will live under guard with his trusted accomplice: Bess of Hardwic k. Bess is a self-made woman, a shrewd survivor. She is newly married to he r fourth and most distinguished husband, the Earl of Shrewsbury. But what m arriage can withstand the charms of Mary Or the threat of rebellion that s he always carries Mary must wait in her privileged imprisonment for the re turn to Scotland and her infant son; but waiting is not the same as doing n othing. With her characteristic combination of superb storytelling and au thentic historical background, Philippa Gregory brings to life this period of great change, in a riveting tale of betrayal, loyalty, politics and pass ion.

Product Info

ISBN: 0007305559

ISBN-13: 9780007305551

Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS

Year: 2009

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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