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The Other Queen (The Tudor Court #6)

by Philippa Gregory (Goodreads Author)

3.49 of 5 stars 3.49 · rating details · 19,511 ratings · 1,815 reviews

Two women competing for a man's heart

Two queens fighting to the death for dominance

The untold story of Mary, Queen of Scots

This dazzling novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory presents a new and unique view of one of history's most intriguing, romantic, and maddening heroines. Biographers often neglect the captive years of Mary, Queen of Scot...more

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Published September 16th 2008 by Touchstone (first published January 1st 2008)

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Oct 20, 2008 Annie rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Die-Hard Philippa Gregory Fans

Shelves: read-in-2008

It wouldn't be hard to accuse me of building up so much anticipation for the release of 'The Other Queen' that it was doomed to fail from the start. Much in the way 'The Other Boleyn Girl' movie was always going to tick me off - even if I do love Eric Bana. So, I am willing to cop a little of the flack when I say that I've found Gregory's latest and last Tudor novel effort a little disappointing. This was still a great book about the imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots, I just felt it wasn't up...more It wouldn't be hard to accuse me of building up so much anticipation for the release of 'The Other Queen' that it was doomed to fail from the start. Much in the way 'The Other Boleyn Girl' movie was always going to tick me off - even if I do love Eric Bana. So, I am willing to cop a little of the flack when I say that I've found Gregory's latest and last Tudor novel effort a little disappointing. This was still a great book about the imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots, I just felt it wasn't up to her usual high storytelling standards.

I do have a very legitimate reason for 'not feeling it' though and I'll briefly tell you about it here. I never really felt emotionally invested in any of the characters. There are a few reasons this happened and the first I think has much to do with the chapter length. Gregory is writing from three first person perspectives (just like 'The Boleyn Inheritance) however she never devotes more than a three page chapter at a time to each character. Most of the writing is also expository or a reflection of the character's thoughts. While this is good some of the time, the lack of dialogue and action seem to really slow the pace right down and kill the sense of urgency her novels are so famous for.

The other thing I wonder about is where she chose to start the story. It begins with Queen Mary's time under house arrest with Bess of Hardwick and her husband but I felt that it should have started much earlier. Gregory says in her podcast that she fell in love with Bess's character and I think her determination to have Bess as a major character and one of the three perspectives, jeopardised the story. I would much rather have read about the complex and juicy relationship she created between Bothwell and Queen Mary. She says such controversial things about the nature of their intimacies that I am surprised she didn't have the guts to just come out and write about it in detail. It's no good to reflect on the action, a character needs to be imbued by it!

Looking back on the novel that took me a week to read when it should have taken a day I can't help but speculate. Was Gregory contracted to write 6 Tudor novels and she was sick to death of them already? Has she lost some of the bravado I so admire her for and is trying to be a 'serious' writer? Did her publishers release this book so close to the movie because they knew it wasn't her usual best? I can only wonder...

Read this novel if: You have read 'The Virgin's Lover'. I didn't but I really think it will help in creating more of a chemistry with the book. If you've read all the other Tudor novels of Gregory's, give this a go but don't expect 'The Queen's Fool'.
Don't read this novel if: You're looking to read your first Philippa Gregory. Definitely not one to start with even if you love Queen Mary of Scots. You'll need to already be a fan to enjoy this one.
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Feb 02, 2009 Vivienne rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Gregory seems to have changed her style some since 'The Other Boleyn Girl'. This is certainly not a frothy bit of 16th century soap opera but quite a serious and well researched bit of historical fiction on life of Mary, Queen of Scots during the first few years of her imprisonment in England.

It also places a great focus on one of my personal heroines of the period, Bess of Hardwick. She is one of the three narrators. The others are Mary and Bess' husband George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, who s...more

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Jun 03, 2008 Heidi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The latest in Gregory's Tudor Court novels is about Mary, Queen of Scots. It sent me back to my Anne Somerset biography of Elizabeth I to look at certain details, and like most historical fiction, has prompted an interest in reading more actual history about the characters involved.

The book surprised me by being *very* focused on the Queen of Scots, with little of Elizabeth at all. It makes sense, but still surprised me. What also surprised me was the assumption that the average reader would be...more The latest in Gregory's Tudor Court novels is about Mary, Queen of Scots. It sent me back to my Anne Somerset biography of Elizabeth I to look at certain details, and like most historical fiction, has prompted an interest in reading more actual history about the characters involved.

The book surprised me by being *very* focused on the Queen of Scots, with little of Elizabeth at all. It makes sense, but still surprised me. What also surprised me was the assumption that the average reader would be on Mary's side. (At least, that was the impression I got: I'll have to wait until a couple of other Gregory-fan friends read it and tell me whether they think I'm wrong on that). I know very little about Mary, Queen of Scots, and until now, haven't been all that interested in her. I do remember the scenes in the Sullivan Anne of Green Gables - the Sequel, where Kingsford Ladies College puts on a production of ?Schiller's play (must have been in translation), and Emmeline steps in at the last minute when Jen Pringle pulls out in a bid to ruin Anne - Emmeline has the line "I never believed that she murdered Darnely", which I remember, but never really paid much attention to beyond that. I think my mother has an Antonia Fraser book on her - which I might think about digging out and reading now. But there was a distinct (it seemed to me) assumption that Gregory in writing that "history will remember Mary rather than Elizabeth" actually thought that was what had happened, which for me at least, hasn't been the case.

I found myself really warming to Bess Hardwick - who Somerset refers to only once, as the Earl of Shrewsbury's "termagent wife", when discussing the claim to Elizabeth's throne of her granddaughter, Arbella Stuart (someone else who I'm now wanting to follow up books about). But in Gregory's fiction, she's fascinating. A while ago I saw the end of a National Trust documentary about Hardwick House, which Bess built after the time in which the majority of this book is set. But it does get a mention in the book (of which I was quite glad).

I know it seems like a back-handed compliment to say that the book is "better than I expected it to be", but it's true. I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did. As long as Gregory hasn't changed her plans, her next three books are going to be about Queens in the time of the Wars of the Roses, and I'm really looking forward to those!

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Sep 27, 2008 Diana rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book took me quite some time to get through. I have read Philippa Gregory's other books, and though they are not always factually correct, and most often read like gossip mags, I have come to enjoy them and expect that of her books. This was so long and drawn out, and not at all enjoyable. It is written from the viewpoint of Mary Queen of Scots and her two jailers, but you are never engaged with any of the three main characters. Gregory simply twists and repeats the same sentiments for each...more

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Dec 18, 2008 Sheila rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-fiction

Not Philippa Grefory's best book by far, but it was okay. The story of Mary Queen of Scotts, this one was told from the view point of three different people, and while the comparison between Mary and Bess was interesting, the book did seem very repetitive on many issues, and did drag a bit.

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Feb 15, 2011 Jade rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I'd heard great things about Philippa Gregory and loved the film The Other Bolyne Girl, but was sadly disappointed. This book focuses on the time of Mary Queen of Scots and her incarseration (which was really just staying somewhere else) by Queen Elizabeth. The book took the points of view of Mary, Lord Shewsberry and his wife, Bess. Given that Mary stayed with the other two during her capture, I don't really feel that a very wide remit was given to the subject at hand. With the uprising in the...more

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Feb 18, 2009 Roxy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Anyone who's sick of being happy?

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On those days when I'm feeling sorry for myself I can now say, 'Hey, it could be worse, you could have been Mary, Queen of Scots. Wow, was this depressing! I know, I know... It was obvious from the beginning that Mary's story would not end well, but still, I felt the urge to lecture the people in the book: 'Don't do it, Mary!' or 'Be nice, Elizabeth!' I usually like the author's historical details, but there wasn't so much of that in this book. I also think that it was repetitive and drawn out t...more

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Jan 14, 2009 Anna Hanson Bevens rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Feb 17, 2012 Linda rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Actually, what really got on my nerves was that Bess of Hardwick had to be such a jealous bi***. What can she expect Mary to do? Seduce old men or sell herself? She is born to be a queen, and a born sofisticated young women, and bold, and truely brave. Not to mention a beautiful lady. Bess, to me seems like an old ugly b****. I see that she's jealous about George, her husband the Earl of Shrewsbury, falling in love with Queen Mary, but what can the poor guy do? She's so intimidating and has such...more Actually, what really got on my nerves was that Bess of Hardwick had to be such a jealous bi***. What can she expect Mary to do? Seduce old men or sell herself? She is born to be a queen, and a born sofisticated young women, and bold, and truely brave. Not to mention a beautiful lady. Bess, to me seems like an old ugly b****. I see that she's jealous about George, her husband the Earl of Shrewsbury, falling in love with Queen Mary, but what can the poor guy do? She's so intimidating and has such an overpowering sex-appeal. Bess just seems too nasty to me. Especially because she is pathetic for thinking she is "loyal" yet was ready to side with the Queen of Scots, Mary Stuart, when she was sure the Northern lords would win the battle to free Queen Mary. She is a free spirit and I love how Phillipa Greggory makes you almost fall in love with her yourself. Great book, tough ending. Not what I had expected or would have wanted. But kudos for making it sweet and romantic, as well as bold and unexpectedly dramatic. George in my mind as I picture him is a young handsome man, faithful, yet sweet and innocent how he craves to have
Mary, but the crazy way of how thing are back then, he cannot cheat on Bess. He might be even put on the scaffold for it, I don't know. Those pathetic fiends. Killing each other like animals would.
I love how smart and quick whitted Mary is, especially when George whispers her to her that Cecil's spies came to question her, she quickly realized it was clearly a danger zone, whereas when he came to question Bess, Bess asked aloud why she needed to beware, after George quickly warned her. Sootbrains. Bess is responsible and hardworking, yet uncharming, manly, jealous, and stupid. No grace at all.
But anyway, I congradulate Phillipa for going behind the legends and folk tales, to go into the mind of the most well known people, and show how ridiculous kings and queens were, and to appreciate that you don't live in such beast-like times. I know that's what I learned, LOL.(less)

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Sep 27, 2008 Lacy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2008, historicalfiction, fiction

Phillippa Gregory novels are sort of my secret shame - I love her books and pretty much devour them as soon as they come out. This one was...well, it was just okay. The historical focus(Mary Queen of Scots) is intriguing, but...I felt like it was sort of just..meh, as Gregory basically gave Mary no personality other than her bizarre obsession with freedom (honestly, the character must have said (or had commented about her) that she "had to be free" about 95 times. I GET IT, okay?) and did a lot...more

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Sep 30, 2008 Megan rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As an avid reader of Philippa Gregory's historical fiction, I was very excited for this book to hit the shelves but I ended up being somewhat disappointed with it. The book takes place during the time of the house arrest of Mary, Queen of Scots. The story is narrated from three viewpoints-Mary, her guardian George, Earl of Shrewsbury and his wife Bess. At first, newlyweds George and Bess are honored with Queen Elizabeth asks them to house Queen Mary and her court after her trial in London until...more

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Jun 10, 2008 The Book Maven rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historicalfiction, renaissance_fiction

This is a review based on an Advanced Copy obtained at Book Expo 2008

Like a good wine, Gregory's work only improves with time. I found The Other Boleyn Girl to be tawdry and lurid, but have been pleasantly surprised with her works since then.

The Other Queen tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, through her voice and the voices of her jailers, Bess and George, Countess and Count of Shrewsbury. Mary's character, however, is not a sympathetic one--she's manipulative, conniving, and ruthless in...more

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Jan 01, 2009 Allison rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Sep 20, 2008 Quianna rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is the latest book in the Tudor series and it is painful to get through. I can pick up The Other Boleyn Girl and read through it in one sitting, but each book in the Tudor series grows more and more tired until we are left with the mess that is The Other Queen. Using three different perspectives worked fine in The Boleyn Inheritance, but in this book they change so often, sometimes lasting only a page and a half, it is hard to grow attached, or even understand the point of view of one singl...more

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Aug 05, 2011 Connie added it · review of another edition

I enjoy this genre a lot. If you're like me, and the Tudor court seems like a fascinating combination of history and fairy tale, then you'd probably like this book. I agree with another reviewer who said it isn't Philippa Gregory's best work, but it's still engaging and includes all the intrigue we expect from this historical time and place. Gregory's presentation focuses a lot on the relationships between Mary and her wardens, the Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury. Although it's a fictionalized a...more

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Jun 22, 2011 Roxanne Galpin rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-fiction, scotland, uk, mary-queen-of-scots, elizabeth-1, the-tudors, protestant-reformation, relationships

Philippa Gregory writes brilliantly, and really draws her reader into the sights, sounds, feeling of the 16th century. She really brings history to life.

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Feb 19, 2009 Meghan rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

What I love about Philippa Gregory's novels is that you fall in love with the main character, even if you hated them as a periphery character in a previous book; and you also find yourself hating periphery characters that were main characters in another novel and you feel like your world is all upside-down and you love it all the more for that. In this book I find myself hating Queen Elizabeth once again because of my complete sympathy with the main character of Mary, Queen of Scots. At the same...more

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Dec 04, 2012 Encruzilhadas Literárias rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Pessoalmente sei que um livro está bem escrito quando consigo odiar as personagens. Quando elas me dão raiva ou quando sinto compaixão por elas e posso-vos garantir que a Maria Stuart me deu uns nervos imensos!!!

Personagens destes apesar de serem fascinantes acabam por se tornar um problema na narrativa. Ninguém quer ler um livro em que odeie a personagem principal. Acaba por se tornar cansativo e faz com que demoremos mais a ler a história porque sempre que vemos que o capítulo será contado por...more

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Oct 28, 2012 Brittany B. rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, historical-england, audiobook, historical-fiction, author_drives-me-nuts, authors-_why-am-i-still-reading-thi, wish-i-never-read, worst-book-ever

This is Philippa Gregory's worst book. If this had been her debut novel, it would never have been published. I've read most of Gregory's books, Ive come to realize that the bad outweigh the good.

And here is her book of shame:

When the book opens, Mary, cousin to Elizabeth, seeks protection and refuge in England. She has been chased from France, following the death of her husband. The Scots hate and rebel ag/ her. She has no one but Queen Elizabeth. Elizabeth promises her safety, but keeps her g...more

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Aug 13, 2012 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Gregory has a real talent at making history come alive. It is fun to think about how these people really were, even though none of us really knows definitively. The format she uses in this novel is quite effective. It is first-person accounts of three key people in the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, written as the events are unfolding, as if they are being told to an outside observer. It is an unusual telling of an old event that does not use some of the main characters in the real story, Lord C...more

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Jun 12, 2012 Tempo de Ler rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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É certo que a minha classificação deste livro não seria tão elevada se Maria, A Rainha dos Escoceses não fosse, de longe (!), a minha rainha preferida.

Entrei no livro já a adorar a personagem principal, portanto admito que isso toldou toda a minha visão relativamente ao resto do livro - não estava interessada em que Philippa Gregory me contasse uma história bonita, queria que ela relatasse a história de Maria...more

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May 31, 2012 Lottie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Gregory seems to have changed her style some since 'The Other Boleyn Girl'. This is certainly not a frothy bit of 16th century soap opera but quite a serious and well researched bit of historical fiction on life of Mary, Queen of Scots during the first few years of her imprisonment in England. It also places a great focus on one of my personal heroines of the period, Bess of Hardwick. She is one of the three narrators. The others are Mary and Bess' husband George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, who...more

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May 23, 2012 Sharon rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Found myself slogging through the book-- seemed like a lot of repetition. I knew I didn't care much for Phillipa Gregory's books, but hoped this was different. Wasn't. About Mary Queen of Scots, held captive by Elizabeth I in England at the houses of her High Steward-- Talbot who was financially ruined by the expense of keeping a Queen as she demanded to be kept. Elizabeth did not ever pay for Mary's keep and Talbot (Lord Shrewsbury) fell in love with mary although she was young enough to be his...more

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Feb 28, 2012 Linda Lipko added it · review of another edition

What was I thinking when I took this book from the library shelf and checked it out? What was I thinking when I took precious Sunday time to read it? What was I thinking when I forgot that I vowed not to read any more boring, uninspiring, historically incorrect books by Philippa Gregory

What was Gregory thinking when she tackled the very complex character of Mary Queen of Scots?

Suffice it to say I was lured by a new book regarding Mary Queen of Scots, one of my favorite historical figures.

Told vi...more

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Jun 12, 2011 Patti rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was a good read, although not my favorite of Philippa Gregory's books.

I think overall, this gives somewhat of a thumbnail sketch of Mary, Queen of Scots confinement in England. It does not give an idea as to the depth and complexity of her personality. If anything it paints her as somewhat naive.

By far, the heroine of the novel seems to be Bess of Hardwick, who has a far greater grasp on the politics of the time. Her lack of gullibility and frustration of her situation was portrayed far m...more

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Apr 21, 2011 Aaron rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is the last of the books in Gregory's Tudor series, and it shifts focus to the cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Mary, Queen of the Scots, has claims on three separate thrones: France, Scotland, and England. As the novel starts, Mary has been forced to flee from Scotland because of rebellious lairds. She finds herself in her cousin's court, hoping for sanctuary. Elizabeth is only too willing to help out, particularly since she questions Mary's loyalty. The result is that she places Mary in the h...more
This is the last of the books in Gregory's Tudor series, and it shifts focus to the cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Mary, Queen of the Scots, has claims on three separate thrones: France, Scotland, and England. As the novel starts, Mary has been forced to flee from Scotland because of rebellious lairds. She finds herself in her cousin's court, hoping for sanctuary. Elizabeth is only too willing to help out, particularly since she questions Mary's loyalty. The result is that she places Mary in the home of George Talbot, the Earl of Shrewsbury, and his wife Bess of Hardwick. The placement is meant to be as much a prison as it is a sanctuary.

Bess of Harwick was definitely a woman of the new age that was spreading across England. She was born to a middle class trade family. Through a series of marriage, hard work, and economic acumen, Bess found herself to be a landed lady. Her husband George was from a well-established family that had lost most of its wealth. Their union was one of love and of political convenience, allowing both to be happy and in a stronger societal position.

The Talbots were selected for the honor of hosting Mary for two reasons. First, one of their homes was a very secure structure that could house Mary with a low risk of escape. Secondly, Bess was a strong woman confident of her marriage. There was no doubt in Elizabeth's court that Mary would be able to use her wily ways to win over George's heart and use him to either escape or commit other traitorous acts. Mary's power for persuasion proved to be stronger than anyone expected.

Mary is able through secret letters, a marriage proposal from a northern lord and Elizabeth's cousin, and the growing willingness of George, to bring about a series of attempts at escape and action against the English crown. This also included almost bringing about a civil war that could have brought down the last of the Tudor monarchs.

The story is told convincingly in three voices: Bess, George, and Mary. The result of the multiple perspectives provides a strong look at the events in the story as well as a chance to really look at the complex person who was Mary, Queen of the Scots. George definitely comes across as a whinging weakling that would have been nothing without his wife. Bess on the other hand raised a strong crop in her children, with a number of them playing a major role in the English leadership, even marrying into the Stuart royal family at a later date.

Gregory finishes up the series with her usual talent for bringing historical figures and events to life by drawing the reader into the humanity of the folks living at the time. I am really sad that the series is done.(less)

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Feb 25, 2011 Tocotin rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It was a fast, if a bit choppy, easy read about the imprisonment years of Mary Queen of Scots, told from three points of view (Mary, her jailer George Talbot, and his wife Bess of Hardwick). The whole story happens almost exclusively between Mary, George and Bess, with only an occasional appearance from William Cecil, queen Elizabeth, and Norfolk.

All three main characters are prone to whining: Mary about her sacred status as a queen, Bess about her wealth which is rapidly diminishing due to the...more It was a fast, if a bit choppy, easy read about the imprisonment years of Mary Queen of Scots, told from three points of view (Mary, her jailer George Talbot, and his wife Bess of Hardwick). The whole story happens almost exclusively between Mary, George and Bess, with only an occasional appearance from William Cecil, queen Elizabeth, and Norfolk.

All three main characters are prone to whining: Mary about her sacred status as a queen, Bess about her wealth which is rapidly diminishing due to the expense of maintaining Mary's household, and George about his honor and, later, love towards Mary. I think only Bess warrants some sympathy, as both Mary and George (in particular) are portrayed as simply too stupid to live. Mary has at least one thing going for her in this book, namely the powerful connection between her and Bothwell. George is just an insufferable ninny.

Despite the author's obvious efforts, I found myself on Elizabeth and Cecil's (who in this book is essentially a fusion of Cecil and Francis Walsingham) side. They were doing what they deemed necessary to avoid the restoration of Catholicism and falling under Spanish influence - all very understandable given the experiences of the English in the times of Bloody Mary and Philip on the throne; and I won't say anything about Mary Queen of Scot's declarations about "tolerance" LOL.

Last but not least, there is a considerable confusion with attitudes of some of the characters. For example, Bess is talking constantly about how one of her previous husbands managed to amass considerable wealth by robbing monasteries and accepting bribes from Catholics, and she calls her possessions "stolen" and the procedure of acquiring them "stealing". Frankly, I don't see how she could admit it so bluntly, being so proud and upright as the book depicts her - she would have phrased it differently at the least. Also, the way Mary and the people who were loyal to her called themselves and their side "Papist" all the time - why? It's not a neutral word, but a derogatory term, used mainly against Catholics by their opponents, and not by Catholics themselves.

All in all, it was all right, but I'm happy I didn't pay the full price for this book.(less)

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Aug 27, 2010 Jenny rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The Other Queen was the worst of all of the Tudor series books by Philippa Gregory. It was all I could do to get through it. I was listening to the audio book while I cleaned and found myself yelling out loud over it. angry with a scowling face and clenched teeth! hahaha. The book is about Mary Queen of Scots and her jailers for 15 years, the Talbots. Basically the newly wedded husband falls in love with MQoS and basically squanders all of his families money, his wife’s money from her other thre...more

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Apr 14, 2010 E Wilson rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I love books about this period of English history. The power,paranoia
and ruthlessness of King Henry VIII and his daughters Mary and Elizabeth are horrifying but intriguing.

Poor Mary, Queen of Scots, thought her relationship to Queen
Elizabeth and the fact that she was a Queen would protect her.
However, if she really had so many people trying to not only
restore her to he throne of Scotland but also to put her on
the throne of England, I can see why Elizabeth wanted to keep
her under lock and key.

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Apr 12, 2010 Katy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read this because it was recommended to me by my sister when I asked her for books to read before I go on my trip to England... and now I, in turn, recommend it to everyone-- but in particular people who are going to England.
I find the monarchy's history absolutely fascinating, but I also get mixed up about when certain Kings ruled, what they did, were they considered good or bad, how they became king, etc. So reading this book was wonderful because it really puts the story in context so it's...more

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Philippa Gregory was an established historian and writer when she discovered her interest in the Tudor period and wrote the novel The Other Boleyn Girl, which was made into a TV drama and a major film. Published in 2009, the bestselling The White Queen, the story of Elizabeth Woodville, ushered in a new series involving The Cousins’ War (now known as The War of the Roses) and a new era for the acc...more

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