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Regal and dazzlingly beautiful, Mary Stuarts succumbed to the irresistible impulses of passion and gambled away her throne for love in a deadly game of power against her envious cousin, Elizabeth I. She not only lost her kingdom, but also her life. Betrayed by those she trusted most, pampered and adored even as she was led to her own beheading, she remained an enigma five centuries after her death.

Mary Stuart, Queen Elizabeth I of England's adversary and Queen of Scots: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

In the heart of France, a young boy contracts scarlet fever while away at school, prompting his anxious parents to rush to his side. This poignant memoir captures the essence of love, family, and the trials of a Christmas season fraught with uncertainty. - Summary by David Wales