Born Queen of Scotland, married as a young girl to the invalid young King of France, Mary took the reins of the unruly kingdom of Scotland as a young widow and fought to keep her throne. A second marriage to her handsome, but dissolute cousin Lord Darnley ended in murder and scandal, while a third marriage to the dashing, commanding Lord Bothwell, the love of her life, gave her joy but widened the scandal and surrounded her with enduring ill repute. Unable to rise above the violence and disorder that swirled around her, Mary plucked up her courage and escaped to England--only to find herself a prisoner of her ruthless, merciless cousin Queen Elizabeth. Here, in her own riveting account, is the enchanting woman whose name still evokes excitement and compassion--and whose death under the headsman's axe still draws forth our sorrow. In The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots, Carolly Erickson provides another in her series of mesmerizing historical entertainments, and takes readers deep into the life and heart of the sixteenth century's most fascinating woman.
About the Author :
Carolly Erickson is the bestselling author of many distinguished works of nonfiction and a series of historical entertainments, blending fact and invention. Her historical biographies include The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette, The First Elizabeth, Her Little Majesty, and Alexandra. She lives in Hawaii.
Rebekah Germain has a background in theater, film, and radio. In 2005 she was nominated for best actress at the Erie Film Festival in Indiana for her lead in the short film Summer Job. Her other audio work includes several broadcasts for BBC Radio 3 and 4, including Carbon Diaries 2015 and Rabbit-Proof Fence.
Review :
"A fast-paced, lavishly detailed narrative."
-- "Kirkus"
"As one of the foremost fictionalized biographers writing today, Erickson breathes life into history and brings great women to life. She brilliantly takes Mary, Queen of Scots, out of the historical record and creates a passionate woman readers will understand and adore...Erickson's engrossing narrative allows Mary to speak and readers to decide what kind of woman she was."
-- "RT Book Reviews (41/2 stars, Top Pick!)"
"In her latest historical entertainment, Erickson blends fact with fancy as she unravels the life story and tragic end of Mary, Queen of Scots...the narrative clips along at a suspenseful pace...The vividly realized relationship between Mary and her Scottish consort, Jamie, is the strongest aspect of the book. Recommended for historical fiction fans who enjoy Philippa Gregory and Jean Plaidy and can't read enough novels about this period."
-- "Library Journal"
"The always reliable Erickson mines rich historical territory when she excavates the relatively brief, yet ever-fascinating, life of Mary Queen of Scots for her latest historical tour de force...This intimate reworking of a storied life etched with plenty of royal maneuvering and tragedy will appeal to the usual suspects--steer Alison Weir and Philippa Gregory fans immediately to this satisfying read."
-- "Booklist"
