Embroidering Her Truth

In this captivating alternative biography, author Clare Hunter explores the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, through the lens of textiles that shaped her existence. Revealing how garments and embroidery served as instruments of agency in a time when women's voices were largely silenced, the book details Mary's use of fashion to express her power, assert her identity, and communicate political messages. From her symbolic red gown at her execution to her clever fashion dolls, Hunter intricately weaves history, politics, and personal narrative, allowing Mary to narrate her own story amidst the constraints of her time.