Captive Queen
The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots
by Jade Scott
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Pub Date 24 Oct 2024 | Archive Date Not set
Michael O'Mara Limited | Michael O'Mara
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Description
A fascinating and revealing new biography of Mary Queen of Scots in captivity.
For almost two decades before her or execution at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was a prisoner. From her chambers, she wrote countless letters, many encrypted using complex ciphers to prevent her communications from being intercepted. In this way, she used language to exert her will and her influence, even while incarcerated.
More than 400 years after Mary’s death, the discovery of further encoded letters has led to renewed interest in the breadth of her encrypted correspondence in captivity.
In Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots, historian and expert on Mary’s correspondence Dr Jade Scott draws on hundreds of Mary’s letters and those sent to her, to paint a vivid portrait of one of history’s most compelling figures. She interrogates Mary’s complex relationships with friends and enemies throughout her imprisonment, illuminating her strategic expertise and bringing Mary’s captivity to life as never before.
A Note From the Publisher
Marketing Plan
Jade Scott will be appearing on several high profile podcasts as well as BBC Radio 4's Start the Week. Publicity for Captive Queen includes a tour of Scottish bookshops.
Jade Scott will be appearing on several high profile podcasts as well as BBC Radio 4's Start the Week. Publicity for Captive Queen includes a tour of Scottish bookshops.
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781789296464 |
PRICE | £20.00 (GBP) |
PAGES | 304 |
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Featured Reviews
Captive Queen by Jade Scott
A fantastically detailed and well researched account of Mary , Queen of Scots incarceration in Britain once she fled her beloved Scotland.
From coming over the Solway to eventual execution at Fotheringhay Castle aged 44 .
We get to read about her day to day living , how she spent her time and the plots of trying to get her free .
I knew the background story , but it was very interesting and informative to learn more.
Highly recommend .