The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels #15 : The Other Queen (P)

Two women, two crowns, and one deadly rivalry.

After fleeing Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots seeks sanctuary in England under Queen Elizabeth's promise of protection. Instead, she finds herself a prisoner in the imposing home of George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, and his formidable wife, Bess of Hardwick. As tensions rise, the Talbots are caught in a dangerous web of political intrigue, rebellion, and betrayal.

Mary’s captivating presence begins to fracture the loyalty and trust between the ambitious Bess and the honorable George. With her charm and cunning, Mary weaves a web of seduction and treason, testing the couple’s resolve and Elizabeth’s grip on power. Meanwhile, William Cecil, Elizabeth's masterful spymaster, tightens the net of conspiracy, threatening to expose everyone involved in the plot to free Mary.

Philippa Gregory brings fresh insight and vivid drama to this untold story of Mary Queen of Scots, weaving suspense, passion, and political intrigue into a masterful portrait of two queens locked in a deadly battle for dominance.