Publisher's Synopsis
""Unknown to History: A Story of the Captivity of Mary of Scotland"" is a historical novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The book tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, who was imprisoned in England for 19 years by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. The story is told from the perspective of Mary's fictional maid, Gillian, who accompanies her throughout her captivity. The novel explores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power in the royal court. Yonge's vivid descriptions of the harsh conditions of Mary's captivity and the political intrigue of the time make for a compelling read. The novel is based on historical events and characters, but Yonge takes some creative liberties to add depth to the story. Overall, ""Unknown to History"" is a gripping tale of a queen's tragic fate and the people who were caught up in her struggle for survival.1883. Yonge was one of the most prolific and successful writers of the Victorian era. In her lifetime she published well over 100 books in several genres including history, biography, adult fiction, and children's historical fiction. Contents: The Little Waif; Evil Tidings; The Captive; The Oak and the Oaken Hall; The Huckstering Woman; The Bewitched Whistle; The Blast of the Whistle; The Key of the Cipher; Unquiet; The Lady Arbell; Queen Mary�������s Presence Chamber; A Furious Letter; Beads and Bracelets; The Monograms; Mother and Child; The Peak Cavern; The Ebbing Well; Cis or Sister; The Clash of Swords; Wingfield Manor; A Tangle; Tutbury; The Love Token; A Lioness at Bay; Paul�������s Walk; In the Web; The Castle Well; Hunting Down the Deer; The Search; Tete-a-Tete; Evidence; Westminister Hall; In the Tower; Fotheringhay; Before the Commissioners; A Venture; My Lady�������s Remorse; Master Talbot and his Charge; The Fetterlock Court; The Sentence; Her Royal Highness; The Supplication; The Warrant; On the Humber; and Ten Years After. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
