Mary Queen of Scots

The True Life of Mary Stuart

By: John Guy

Narrated by: Lucy Rayner

In the first full-scale biography of Mary Stuart in more than 30 years, John Guy creates an intimate and absorbing portrait of one of history's most famous women, depicting her world and her place in the sweep of history with stunning immediacy. Bringing together all surviving documents and uncovering a trove of new sources for the first time, Guy dispels the popular image of Mary Queen of Scots as a romantic leading lady - achieving her ends through feminine wiles - and establishes her as the intellectual and political equal of Elizabeth I.

Through Guy's pioneering research and superb prose, we come to see Mary as a skillful diplomat, maneuvering ingeniously among a dizzying array of factions that sought to control or dethrone her. Mary Queen of Scots is an enthralling, myth-shattering look at a complex woman and ruler and her time.

©2004 John Guy (P)2018 Tantor

Critic reviews

"As enthralling as a detective story." (The New York Times Book Review)

Monotony of the lector’s voice

Good story but this lector will put you to sleep 💤 . She reads like she was preaching in a crutch . Horrible monotone performance through out.

An amazing biography

I've read several biographies of Mary, but this one stands out. it brings in a lot of primary source quotes and is arranged in a wonderful narrative. It is very balanced in its treatment of Mary and the others. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

excellent, accurate telling of actual events.

great read. I'm glad someone decided to separate facts from fiction about Mary's life.

Highly recommend for all interested in Tudor hx

Great narrative full of information that is normally omitted or forgotten. I love that so much time is spent telling about ALL the years of her life especially her happiest in France and the ending is done with much dignity and respect. I love how the author chose to end the book.

Very enjoyable

This was a great book! The narrator was excellent, and has a pleasant voice. Very informative.