The Other Queen

In Philippa Gregory's captivating novel, Mary, Queen of Scots flees the turmoil of Scotland and seeks refuge with Queen Elizabeth of England, only to find herself imprisoned by her former ally, the Earl of Shrewsbury, and his formidable wife, Bess of Hardwick. As they host the condemned queen, the couple soon realizes their responsibilities could lead to financial ruin and diminishing favor in the treacherous Elizabethan court. Meanwhile, Mary, far from defeated, weaves a cunning plan of her own, plotting to reclaim her Scottish throne while eyeing the English crown as well.