Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, is revered not only for her dazzling beauty, but for the mystery of her life. Succumbing to the irresistible impulses of passion, she gambled away her throne for love. Unbelievable acts of abduction, rape, and even murder were performed at her behest; she stopped at nothing. Ultimately, the deadly game of power she played and lost against her envious cousin, Elizabeth I, cost her not only her kingdom, but also her life.
About the author
Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870), whose works have been translated into nearly 100 languages, is among the most widely read French authors. Many of his historical adventure novels were originally published as serials, including The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers. His works have been adapted into nearly 200 films. Dumas’ unfinished last novel, The Knight of Sainte-Hermine, was completed in 2005, and quickly became a best seller.