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Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles

By: Margaret George
Narrated by: Donada Peters
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An exhaustively researched novel weaves both historical fact and plausible fiction in bringing the story of Mary Queen of Scots to life.©1992 Margaret George (P)1998 Books on Tape Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Biography Middle Ages

Critic reviews

"An evocative portrait." (The New York Times Book Review)
"The best kind of historical novel, one the reader can't wait to get lost in." (San Francisco Chronicle
"George has creative a lively, gallant Mary of intelligence, charm and terrible judgment....A popular, readable, inordinately moving tribute to a remarkable queen." (Kirkus Reviews)
Historical Accuracy • Engaging Storytelling • Excellent Narration • Thorough Research • Immersive Detail
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Would you try another book from Margaret George and/or Donada Peters?

One of my favorite writers

Would you recommend Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes I would reccommend this book

Which scene was your favorite?

thos in which her childhood is exoplored

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Onne of my favorite writer very good research

well researched

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What did you love best about Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles?

It made her life seem real and current

What other book might you compare Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles to and why?

Henry VIII by Alison Weir

Which scene was your favorite?

Her beheading

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Forgotten, Misunderstood Queen

Any additional comments?

Highly recommend

Great biography

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i have thoroughly enjoyed this book. gifted author & superb narration! I highly recommend it!

excellent!

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Once started on this wonderful book, I had difficulty putting it down! The narrator was especially impressive with maintaining her character voices. I feel now I know more of my families homeland history and can imagine how it was in their time. Our family has a bible that was secreted here to Canada in 1860 from Ilse if Skye so I found the history of the catholic and reformers especially interesting.

Amazing period in history

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Where does Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

That's hard to say based on the sheer column of books that I've read. But I'd have to put it in the top 20%.

What did you like best about this story?

Ms. George not only provides the reader with a well- written account of her primary subject matter, but she includes a plethora of historical information on the era's people, lifestyles, clothing, architecture, customs and mores. Also Donata Peters, an outstanding narrator, was the perfect match for this audiobook.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Being a book based on fact, I pretty much knew the "back story" already so there was not much to shock me.

Any additional comments?

All books by Margaret George are such masterpieces that I make sure I buy both the audio AND hard copy versions.

MARGARET GEORGE NEVER FAILS TO DELIVER!

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I read this book. I really on purchase books on audible if I have read them before. You were good with the voices but I hated the voice u did for Mary. The French accent was great but I just thought she sounded sooo whiney. Other than that, great job!!

Good narration but....

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I was riveted throughout, and even knowing the history of Mary Queen of Scots, I cried at the end

heartbreaking

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I read this books years ago and remember really liking it. I decided to listen to it in advance of a trip to Scotland, hoping to learn and relearn some Scottish history. This book is just as good as I remember. There is a lot of historical detail which I like but others mind find it a bit much. The narration was excellent.

Excellent

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Exhaustive is the key word here. This is my first Margaret George book and I mostly enjoyed it but I could have done with a little less detail as I started to lose interest in places. But, will try another of hers in the future.

Too Much Information

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I love a long audio book, but I had to force myself to continue this. Mary did not come across as proud and strong, rather petulant and whiney. Her imprisonment became my imprisonment, and I began to long for the day the book would come to an end.

Long... too long

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