Madonna Mary V1

By Mrs. Oliphant

Book Overview

Madonna Mary V1 is a novel written by the British author Margaret Oliphant, who is also known by her married name, Mrs. Oliphant. The book is the first volume of a two-part series that tells the story of Mary Beaton, a young woman who becomes a lady-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots. The novel is set in the 16th century in Scotland, during a time of political turmoil and religious conflict.The story begins with Mary Beaton's arrival at the Scottish court, where she quickly becomes a favorite of the queen. As she navigates the complex and dangerous world of court politics, Mary Beaton must also contend with her own feelings for the queen's cousin, Lord Darnley, and her loyalty to her family and her Catholic faith.Throughout the novel, Mrs. Oliphant weaves together historical events and fictional characters to create a vivid and compelling portrait of life in 16th century Scotland. The book is known for its richly detailed descriptions of the Scottish court, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and betrayal.Overall, Madonna Mary V1 is a captivating historical novel that will appeal to fans of both historical fiction and romance. With its engaging characters, lush setting, and intricate plot, this book is sure to transport readers back in time to the world of Mary, Queen of Scots.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116361890X
• ISBN13: 9781163618905
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"