{"product_id":"9780312155858","title":"Mary Queen of Scotland and The Isles : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMary Queen of Scotland and The Isles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Margaret George\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret George's exhaustively researched novel skillfully weaves  both historical fact and plausible fiction in bringing the story of Mary  Queen of Scots to life. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe was a child crowned a queen....\u003cbr\u003eA sinner hailed as a saint....\u003cbr\u003eA lover denounced as a whore...\u003cbr\u003eA woman murdered for her dreams...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMargaret George's \u003ci\u003eMary Queen of Scotland and the Isles\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the fascinating story of Mary, who became the Queen of Scots when she was only six days old. Raised in the glittering French court, returning to Scotland to rule as a Catholic monarch over a newly Protestant country, and executed like a criminal in Queen Elizabeth's England, Queen Mary lived a life like no other, and Margaret George weaves the facts into a stunning work of historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With a seamless use of original letters, diaries, and poems: a popular,  readable, inordinately moving tribute to a remarkable queen.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The best kind of historical novel, one the reader can't wait to get lost in.” —\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A massive, erudite, and entertaining novel that skillfully weaves historical fact and plausible fiction.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Newsday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“George has creative a lively, gallant Mary of intelligence, charm and terrible judgment...A popular, readable, inordinately moving tribute to a remarkable queen.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A painstakingly researched novel that makes history live.  The author's deep sympathy for her subject renders Mary an entirely real and unforgettable heroine.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An evocative portrait.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dramatic...Romantic...George makes Mary a heroine to identify with because of her spirit, wit and charm...A triumph.” —\u003ci\u003eHouston Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312155858\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40593911775438,"sku":"9780312155858","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_330af1b7-50d3-4ddb-b99a-2793591e6021.jpg?v=1637796472","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312155858","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}