Publisher's Synopsis
At The Queen's Mercy is a historical fiction novel written by Mabel Fuller Blodgett and published in 1897. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. The novel explores the complex political and personal relationships that Mary had with her family, her advisors, and her enemies. The book begins with Mary's return to Scotland after spending most of her life in France. She is met with resistance from the Protestant nobles who see her as a threat to their power. Despite this, Mary tries to rule justly and maintain peace between the Catholics and Protestants in her kingdom. However, her efforts are thwarted by the machinations of her half-brother James Stuart, who plots to overthrow her and take the throne for himself. Mary also faces opposition from Elizabeth I of England, who sees her as a rival and a potential threat to her own rule. As Mary struggles to maintain her power and protect her people, she is also forced to confront her own personal demons. She falls in love with the Earl of Bothwell, who is already married, and their affair leads to scandal and controversy. At The Queen's Mercy is a gripping tale of political intrigue, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Scottish history. Blodgett's vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters bring this fascinating era to life and make for a compelling read.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.
