Mary Queen of Scots

More than 400 years after her death, Mary, Queen of Scots remains one of the most romantic and controversial figures in British history. Fraser's classic biography of her became an international bestseller and now, on the 25th anniversary of its original publication, is reissued... From a childhood in France, marriage to the Dauphin, and Queen of France at the age of 16, Mary was widowed within a couple years, and returned to Scotland as Queen after a long absence. She then entered a turbulent life of struggles with the Scottish nobility, marriage to Lord Darnley, and his mysterious murder; her marriage to the suspect, Bothwell, and long captivity at the hands of her cousin and rival, Elizabeth I. The poignant end came with her involvement in plots and espionage, foiled escape plans, and her execution at the age of 44...

50th Aniversary Edition