Jean Plaidy's Tudor/Stuart series continues with the story of Mary Stuart's turbulent years of reign before her 19 year imprisonment by Elizabeth I. From the pen of international multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy comes a rare insight in to the complicated and passionate emotions of Mary Queen of Scots - hers is a tale of love, romance, politics, plotting and bloody murder... Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory. 'This must surely rank best, or near it, of the many novels about this sadly fascinating woman' -- Birmingham Mail '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 'Gripping and exciting' -- ***** Reader review 'Captivating' -- ***** Reader review 'Spellbinding' -- ***** Reader review 'Jean Plaidy at her best!!!' -- ***** Reader review 'I was gripped from the first page' -- ***** Reader review 'A riveting read' -- ***** Reader review ******************************************************* At just six days old, Mary Stuart became Queen of Scots. At just six years old she was betrothed to the Dauphin Fran ois, the future King of France. Reluctantly leaving Scotland, Mary is raised in the decadent French court in preparation to become the Queen of France. But her reign with Fran ois is short-lived. Widowed at just eighteen years old, Mary is once again forced to leave her home to return to Scotland. Now a Catholic queen of a Protestant country, Mary must rule with caution and choose her next husband prudently...