Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots
by Scott, Jade
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A fascinating and revealing new biography of Mary, Queen of Scots in captivity. For almost two decades before her execution at Fotheringhay Castle in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was a prisoner. From her chambers, she wrote countless letters, many encrypted using complex ciphers to prevent her communications from being intercepted. In this way, she used language to exert her will and her influence, even while incarcerated.
More than 400 years after Mary’s death, the discovery of further encoded letters has led to renewed interest in the breadth of her encrypted correspondence in captivity. In Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots, historian and expert on Mary’s correspondence Dr Jade Scott draws on hundreds of Mary’s letters and those sent to her, to paint a vivid portrait of one of history’s compelling figures. She interrogates Mary’s complex relationships with friends and enemies throughout her imprisonment, illuminating her strategic expertise and bringing Mary’s captivity to life as never before.
“The suffering of a doomed queen. Historian Scott draws on letters by Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), including 57 newly decoded, to create a detailed portrait of the nearly 20 years she spent in captivity.” Kirkus Reviews
“This intimate exploration of Mary’s life, primarily focused on her time incarcerated in England … utilises her letters, and most intriguingly, her ciphered letters, to understand the intricate relations and happenings surrounding the unfortunate queen. … Scott's expertise in the queen’s letters and her passion and respect for Mary shine through. … This is a well-researched and accessible book for those interested in Mary, Queen of Scots.” World History Encyclopedia
“This intimate exploration of Mary’s life, primarily focused on her time incarcerated in England … utilises her letters, and most intriguingly, her ciphered letters, to understand the intricate relations and happenings surrounding the unfortunate queen. … Scott's expertise in the queen’s letters and her passion and respect for Mary shine through. … This is a well-researched and accessible book for those interested in Mary, Queen of Scots.” World History Encyclopedia
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ISBN: 9781789296464
Published Date: October 24, 2024
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.
Language: English
Page Count: 304
Size: 9.50" l x 6.25" w x 1.25" h