Mary Queen of Scots - Softcover

Fraser, Antonia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749301082 ISBN 13: 9780749301088

Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd, 1989

Synopsis

This biography won the James Tait Black Prize. It provides an enlightening, scholarly yet moving account of the life and death of one of the most romantic figures in British history.

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Review:

"A book that will leave few readers unmoved."
-- "San Francisco Chronicle"
"She was sometimes reviled as a scheming whore, sometimes revered as a misunderstood martyr. But she was invariably regarded as fascinating. Antonia Fraser's richly readable biography demonstrates that Mary's great fascination continues unabated."
-- "Time"
"One of the most fascinating figures in history."
-- "The Columbus Dispatch"
"Compassionate, illuminating, rich in human interest."
-- "The New York Times"
"With grace, sensitivity and a sharp eye for detail, Lady Antonia Fraser has succeeded not only in recapturing the real Mary from the symbol but also in illuminating the chaotic age in which she lived."
-- "Newsweek"

A book that will leave few readers unmoved.
San Francisco Chronicle
She was sometimes reviled as a scheming whore, sometimes revered as a misunderstood martyr. But she was invariably regarded as fascinating. Antonia Fraser s richly readable biography demonstrates that Mary s great fascination continues unabated.
Time
One of the most fascinating figures in history.
The Columbus Dispatch
Compassionate, illuminating, rich in human interest.
The New York Times
With grace, sensitivity and a sharp eye for detail, Lady Antonia Fraser has succeeded not only in recapturing the real Mary from the symbol but also in illuminating the chaotic age in which she lived.
Newsweek"

-A book that will leave few readers unmoved.-
-- San Francisco Chronicle
-She was sometimes reviled as a scheming whore, sometimes revered as a misunderstood martyr. But she was invariably regarded as fascinating. Antonia Fraser's richly readable biography demonstrates that Mary's great fascination continues unabated.-
-- Time
-One of the most fascinating figures in history.-
-- The Columbus Dispatch
-Compassionate, illuminating, rich in human interest.-
-- The New York Times
-With grace, sensitivity and a sharp eye for detail, Lady Antonia Fraser has succeeded not only in recapturing the real Mary from the symbol but also in illuminating the chaotic age in which she lived.-
-- Newsweek

"A book that will leave few readers unmoved."
-- San Francisco Chronicle

"She was sometimes reviled as a scheming whore, sometimes revered as a misunderstood martyr. But she was invariably regarded as fascinating. Antonia Fraser's richly readable biography demonstrates that Mary's great fascination continues unabated."
-- Time

"One of the most fascinating figures in history."
-- The Columbus Dispatch

"Compassionate, illuminating, rich in human interest."
-- The New York Times

"With grace, sensitivity and a sharp eye for detail, Lady Antonia Fraser has succeeded not only in recapturing the real Mary from the symbol but also in illuminating the chaotic age in which she lived."
-- Newsweek

Book Description:

Reissue of the classic biography of Mary Queen of Scots. Part of THE SIX LIVES OF ANTONIA FRASER promotion

About this edition

• Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0749301082
• ISBN 13: 9780749301088
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 720