by Alison Weir
Part of Six Tudor Queens, book 5.5
First published 2020
Margaret Douglas grows up in Scotland's grand castles while her parents' marriage crumbles around her. When King James V exiles her father, she flees to England and throws herself on the mercy of her uncle, Henry VIII. The king sees opportunity in his niece's arrival. Margaret's unmarried status makes her a valuable pawn in his political schemes. He plans to arrange her marriage to serve his own interests. But the English court buzzes with temptation and excitement. A young man catches Margaret's eye, and she finds herself drawn to romance. She knows the rules well. Henry controls whom she can marry. Falling in love without permission could destroy her. Margaret faces an impossible choice between her heart and her survival. One wrong move could cost her everything in a court where the king's displeasure means death.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, family-drama, historical-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, forbidden-love
Setting: Scotland, England
Period: 16th Century
62 pages · Kindle Edition · Headline Review
Content warnings: death