The Queen's Head by Edward Marston

212 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

1587, and Mary, Queen of Scots, dies by the executioner’s axe; her head, shorn of its auburn wig, rolling across the platform. Will her death end the ceaseless plotting against Mary’s red-haired cousin, Elizabeth?1588, the year of the Spanish Arma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 100%
lighthearted 75%
funny 25%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.31

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