Weir, Alison

Mary Queen of Scots: And the Murder of Lord Darnley

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ISBN 13:: 9780099527077
author:: Weir, Alison
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 640
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 4 centimetres (0.4
Genre:: Biography: historical
Condition:: New
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The explosion that shook Edinburgh's royal residence on 10 February 1567 was just one event in a tumultuous period for Mary, Queen of Scots. This account explores the complex web of events surrounding her marriage to Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley, and his tragic murder. Mary's life was marked by turmoil and upheaval, from her forced abdication as Queen of Scotland to her eventual imprisonment and execution. Alison Weir examines the intricate relationships between Mary, her husband, and those who sought to control her, including powerful nobles and foreign monarchs. Through meticulous research and a nuanced understanding of the historical context, Weir sheds light on the events that led to Darnley's murder and its far-reaching consequences for Mary's reign.

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