by Alison Weir
First published 2003
When the charming but power-hungry Lord Darnley marries his cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, their union descends into a deadly disaster. Darnley's murder leaves a web of intrigue, with Mary's enemies accusing her of complicity. As the Casket Letters emerge, the truth about who orchestrated this deadly plot becomes increasingly elusive.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, mystery, historical-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Scotland
Period: Mary Stuart, 1542-1567, 16th century
688 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books