--- product_id: 4789179 title: "Mary Queen of Scots" brand: "antonia fraser" price: "129.35 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4789179-mary-queen-of-scots store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Mary Queen of Scots **Brand:** antonia fraser **Price:** 129.35 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mary Queen of Scots by antonia fraser - **How much does it cost?** 129.35 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4789179-mary-queen-of-scots) ## Best For - antonia fraser enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted antonia fraser brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Mary Queen of Scots ## Images ![Mary Queen of Scots - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RyaQ6piLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book bogged down with annoying problems *by C***A on Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2004* It probably is unfair to compare the writing styles of Fraser and her counterpart, Alison Weir, but having just read what seems like a mountain of books by both of them, I can't help but do so and find Fraser ahead on some points, behind on others.Fraser has a methodical style wherein each sentence is so cram-packed with detail that her books probably improve on their second or third readings. She takes a comprehensive, relatively non-biased look at her subject here and provides an interesting biography of a woman who has been characterized as everything from a near saint to a scheming, treasonous viper who deserved her eventual beheading. While Weir seems to take the position that Elizabeth I was some beloved angel who eventually had to sully her hands and cut off the head of her cousin for national security, I think the truth is somewhere else, as does Fraser.In terms of historical accuracy, I think Fraser probably has the edge over Weir, notwithstanding both authors' impeccable research. Weir allows story to take precedence over fact, something that doesn't seem to happen as much with Fraser.Which brings me to my list of quibbles with this book. Fraser may write factually, but in doing so, she comes thisclose to having written a book every bit as dry as the ones I steered clear of in school. It was torture to get through some of the passages and I put the book down more than once, not to pick it up again for days. I wasn't compelled to finish the book and find out the rest of the story the way I was with Weir's.My second issue was with all of the passages in untranslated languages, French primarily. A few years ago, I'd say I spoke French fluently, but even I had to look up some of the phrases here. It wouldn't have hurt the narrative to provide a parenthetical translation for those of us not fluent in multiple languages who don't feel like getting up to run the thing through Babelfish. Intended or not, it gave the author an air of arrogance and was my main stumbling block to enjoying this book as fully as I wanted to.Overall, it was a detailed biography, probably as accurate as anything else that's out there, without the apparent author bias that's seen in Weir's book. This is not easy reading though; the story is unevenly written, overly laden with minutiae where it's not necessary and filled with passages and important comments that a lot of people won't even be able to decipher without help. I'd give it 4 stars for credibility, 2 for accessibility, for a final 3 stars overall. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality- and it’s floppy! *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2022* The page and print quality is great. And the paperback is a perfectly floppy paperback. No worrying about cracking the spine of the book (if you’re like me). Love the book - first half is a bit slow, but it was a very interesting read and I learned a lot about MQS. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four stars *by K***0 on Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018* This is the second time I have read this book, the first being some years ago. It is even better the second time around. Every aspect of Mary's life is covered, from her childhood marriage to the French king, to her long imprisonment as her cousin, Queen Elizabeth's captive. The only thing I would quarrel with is the depiction of Bess of Hardwick, the Countess of Shrewsbury. She and her husband were in an impossible situation. Commanded to keep Mary captive by the English queen, they were aware that at any moment, the tables would turn, and Mary would become Queen of England. It was a difficult balancing act they had to do.Although the two queens never met, they were constantly in each other's thoughts. Elizabeth hesitated to kill Mary, yet each moment she lived, she posed a threat. She was a rallying point for conspiracy, and she knew it. She didn't have Elizabeth's guile or wariness at putting herself in danger. Ultimately, Elizabeth bowed to the inevitable and signed her death warrent.Now nearly 500 years later, she continues to weave a web of enchantment. Her final words, 'In me end is my beginning,' prove to be prophetic. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4789179-mary-queen-of-scots](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4789179-mary-queen-of-scots) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*