Two Queens in One Isle: The Deadly Relationship of Elizabeth I & Mary Queen of Scots

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The relationship between Queen Elizabeth I of England and her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, is one of the most complex, tempestuous and fascinating in history. United in blood but divided by religion, the two women were in some ways uniquely close; in others, poles apart. Championed by English Catholics as the rightful Queen of England, Mary was nevertheless given protection by her cousin after she was deposed amid outrage at her immoral behaviour. Rumours of papist plots involving Mary were rife and Elizabeth was put under extreme pressure to be rid of this dangerous threat to her soverei. Read more... Abstract: Alison Plowden shows how political fear brought out the worst and yet the best in these women, and how history was overshadowed for centuries afterwards. Read more... Content: Cover Title Quote Acknowledgements Contents Map Prologue I The Thistle and the Rose II France and Scotland are Now One Country III Queen of France, England and Scotland IV Think You I could Love My Own Winding Sheet? V Yonder Long Lad VI The Killing at Kirk o'Field VII She is not Worthy to Live! VIII A Small Gilt Coffer IX A Determination with the Queen of Scots X The Bosom Serpent XI If We Were but Two Milkmaids ... Genealogical Table A Note on Sources Copyright.