Elizabeth and Mary

Jane Dunn's compelling dual biography explores the remarkable rivalry between Elizabeth I of England and Mary Queen of Scots, two powerful and charismatic queens who each embody contrasting qualities of character, sexuality, and leadership in a male-dominated world. Through vivid storytelling and contemporary writings, the book reveals their complex and dynamic relationship, marked by jealousy, ambition, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a turbulent era of sex, power, and national identity.