Mary, Queen of Scots and the Murder of Lord Darnley

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

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