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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This is an excellent scholarly biography of Mary Stuart. It is unbiased and well researched. It also reveals some surprising truths about her downfall and the part that William Cecil, Elizabeth’s trusted advisor, played in it. The Mary Stuart that John Guy describes is an intelligent woman rather...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is non-fiction, but a superbly written book that reads like a thriller. If you are interested in Mary Stuart, this is a great place to start.”
Luce of the woods wrote this review Friday, March 15, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Older version pretty much with the assumptions of the time. I enjoyed reading it but like the later versions better.”
Tricia Hunter wrote this review Monday, April 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A concise, easy-to-read, and very manageable biography of Mary Stuart. ”
Bethany B wrote this review Friday, March 11, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This is an excellent scholarly biography of Mary Stuart. It is unbiased and well researched. It also reveals some surprising truths about her downfall and the part that William Cecil, Elizabeth’s trusted advisor, played in it. The Mary Stuart that John Guy describes is an intelligent woman rather than the weak or immoral woman that her detractors portrayed her to be.
Christina T wrote this review Tuesday, January 19, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Queen of Scots: The true life of Mary Stuart describes the main events of Mary’s life including the murder of her second husband Lord Darnley, and Mary’s marriage to the Earl of Bothwell, chief suspect in the murder. A chapter is devoted to Bothwell’s escape from Scotland and his side of the story and two chapters are devoted to the infamous Casket Letters. Also discussed are Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth I. The purpose of this work is to write about Mary Stuart using primary sources and her own words as much as possible and to present the whole picture rather than the stereotypes about her.”0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Too soon to tell.”
Kasia K wrote this review Saturday, January 9, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A great listen, very interesting life, most informative for the average joe wanting to know more about this queen.
Goochland Branch Library wrote this review Thursday, February 5, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Read alike: Elizabeth and Mary by Jane Dunn”
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Not the most well-written book, but a very interesting look at her life.”
Kathy M wrote this review Wednesday, November 7, 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“Reads like a bodice-ripper, but is a scholarly biography!! OK, not really a bodice-ripper, but very well written -- the pages turn themselves. You may find, as I did, that you become personally highly indignant with Marie, but it's only because the author does such a great job of bringing her to life. ”
Pepkoka wrote this review Thursday, October 11, 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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