448 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007190348
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 21 August 2008
Description
A dramatic novel of passion, politics and betrayal from the author of The Other Boleyn Girl, Philippa Gregory. Mary, Queen of Scots, fights to regain her kingdom whilst under the guard of Queen Elizabeth’s trusted accomplice, Bess of Hardwick.Mary...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,021 reviews
Moods
informative 42%
tense 30%
sad 28%
adventurous 24%
dark 24%
reflective 20%
challenging 14%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, RapeModerate
Torture, Death, MisogynyMinor
Antisemitism
448 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007190348
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication date: 21 August 2008
Description
A dramatic novel of passion, politics and betrayal from the author of The Other Boleyn Girl, Philippa Gregory. Mary, Queen of Scots, fights to regain her kingdom whilst under the guard of Queen Elizabeth’s trusted accomplice, Bess of Hardwick.Mary...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,021 reviews
Moods
informative 42%
tense 30%
sad 28%
adventurous 24%
dark 24%
reflective 20%
challenging 14%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 42% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, RapeModerate
Torture, Death, MisogynyMinor
Antisemitism