The Queen's Quair Or The Six Years' Tragedy

By Maurice Hewlett

Book Overview

The Queen's Quair or The Six Years' Tragedy is a historical novel written by Maurice Hewlett. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the life of Mary Queen of Scots. The novel is written in the form of a diary, which is supposedly written by Mary herself. It chronicles the events of Mary's life from the time she was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle until her eventual escape and flight to England. The novel is divided into six parts, each representing a year of Mary's life in captivity. Through her diary entries, Mary reflects on her past, her present circumstances, and her hopes for the future. She also describes her relationships with her captors, her friends, and her enemies. The Queen's Quair is a work of historical fiction, but it is based on real events and characters. Hewlett has done extensive research to create a vivid and accurate portrayal of Mary Queen of Scots and the political and social climate of the time. The novel is written in a lyrical and poetic style, which adds to its emotional impact. Overall, The Queen's Quair is a moving and powerful novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating figures in Scottish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, Scottish history, or the life of Mary Queen of Scots.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417961945
• ISBN13: 9781417961948
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"