{"product_id":"9780099493358","title":"The Captive Queen of Scots","description":"Author: Plaidy, Jean\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780099493358\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Sep 2007\u003cbr\u003ePages: 624\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe concluding novel in Jean Plaidy's Tudor\/Stuart series, where two powerful cousins finally end their battle for England's crown.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFans of Philippa Gregory will love this beautifully evocative and atmospheric novel from \u003cu\u003einternational multi-million copy bestseller Jean Plaidy\u003c\/u\u003e. Two\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e powerful female \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ecousins finally end their battle for England's crown...Who will be the victor? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Paints a fresh and vivid picture...truly impressive in its breadth of canvas' -- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'These books are page-turners; they offer a wonderful way to learn about \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ehistory, their heroines are smart, strong and in control of their destinies and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003etheir stories will remain with you for ever...They are a celebration of women's \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003espirit throughout history.' -- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An intriguing story, told in a 'can't-put-it-down' way...Go on, treat yourself!' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Amazing' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Historical fiction at its finest' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Compelling' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*******************************************************************\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScotland\u003c\/b\u003e has been torn apart by \u003cb\u003ecivil war\u003c\/b\u003e and the young and passionate \u003cb\u003eCatholic \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Queen of Scots\u003c\/b\u003e is in the hands of her enemies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder duress, Mary abdicates in favour of her son, \u003cb\u003eJames VI\u003c\/b\u003e, and fleeing to England, she boldly seeks refuge from her cousin, \u003cb\u003eQueen Elizabeth I\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Elizabeth has never trusted the ambitious Mary, and consequently has her imprisoned. So begins a treacherous battle between two of history's most powerful and ruthless women. Without once meeting her cousin, \u003cb\u003eMary is held captive for \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003enineteen years, whilst Elizabeth rules in the shadow of countless Catholic plots against her life...\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47421710401694,"sku":"UBD-9780099493358","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780099493358.jpg?v=1780548632","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780099493358","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}