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The Captive Queen of Scots: (Mary Stuart: Book 2): one woman’s intriguing history brought to life by the Queen of British historical fiction - Couverture souple

Livre 6 sur 7: A Novel of the Stuarts

Plaidy, Jean

 
9780099493358: The Captive Queen of Scots: (Mary Stuart: Book 2): one woman’s intriguing history brought to life by the Queen of British historical fiction
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0099493357 ISBN 13 : 9780099493358
Editeur : Arrow, 2007

Synopsis

Fans of Philippa Gregory will love this beautifully evocative and atmospheric novel from international multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy. Two powerful female cousins finally end their battle for England's crown...Who will be the victor?

'Paints a fresh and vivid picture...truly impressive in its breadth of canvas' -- Sunday Times
'These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about history, their heroines are smart, strong and in control of their destinies and their stories will remain with you for ever...They are a celebration of women's spirit throughout history.' -- Daily Express
'An intriguing story, told in a 'can't-put-it-down' way...Go on, treat yourself!' -- ***** Reader review
'Amazing' -- ***** Reader review
'Historical fiction at its finest' -- ***** Reader review
'Compelling' -- ***** Reader review

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Scotland has been torn apart by civil war and the young and passionate Catholic Mary Queen of Scots is in the hands of her enemies.

Under duress, Mary abdicates in favour of her son, James VI, and fleeing to England, she boldly seeks refuge from her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.

But Elizabeth has never trusted the ambitious Mary, and consequently has her imprisoned. So begins a treacherous battle between two of history's most powerful and ruthless women. Without once meeting her cousin, Mary is held captive for nineteen years, whilst Elizabeth rules in the shadow of countless Catholic plots against her life...

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À propos de l'auteur

Jean Plaidy, one of the preeminent authors of historical fiction for most of the twentieth century, is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert, also know as Victoria Holt. Jean Plaidy's novels had sold more than 14 million copies worldwide by the time of her death in 1993.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Scotland has been torn apart by civil war and the young and passionate Catholic Mary Queen of Scots is in the hands of her enemies. Under duress, Mary abdicates in favour of her son, James VI, and fleeing to England she boldly seeks refuge from her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. But Elizabeth has never trusted the ambitious Mary, and consequently has her imprisoned. So begins a treacherous battle between two of history s most powerful and ruthless women. Never once meeting, Mary is held captive for 19 years, whilst Elizabeth rules in the shadow of countless Catholic plots against her life...

Praise for Jean Plaidy It is hard to better Jean Plaidy when she is in form... Daily Mirror

Jean Plaidy conveys the texture of various patches of the past with such rich complexity Guardian

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Éditeur
Arrow
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0099493357
ISBN 13 
9780099493358
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
624
Coordonnées du fabricant
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