Part of The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels, book 16
First published 2008
Mary, Queen of Scots, is a prisoner in the court of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth. As the two queens maneuver for power, they become entangled in a web of political intrigue and forbidden romance. When Mary's lover is executed, she is forced to marry the Earl of Shrewsbury, a man she despises. Trapped in a loveless union, Mary must navigate the treacherous waters of Elizabeth's court while fighting for her freedom and the crown. As their rivalry intensifies, the stakes rise, and the fate of two kingdoms hangs in the balance.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, historical-romance, political-thriller
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, royal-romance
Setting: England, Scotland
Period: 16th Century
442 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins Publishers
Content warnings: death