Mary Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart Free Audiobook Download by John Guy
Mary Queen of Scots was born on December 6th, 1542. She was the only child of King James V and Mary of Guise. When she was only six years old, her father died and she became Queen of Scotland. Her mother had her imprisoned in England from 1554-1558 because she wouldn't sign a contract that would make her relinquish her power. Mary escaped to France then returned to Scotland.
Mary Stuart was a beautiful young woman who was born in 1542, the only daughter of King James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. She was the heiress to the Scottish throne, but her father died when she was just three years old and she passed from power. On September 9, 1567, her mother married Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley who became King of Scotland when Mary was just five years old. Darnley had been an unstable and violent man and had a reputation for having multiple affairs. He is known as one of most dangerously charismatic men to have lived during that era.
Mary Queen of Scots was born as Mary Stewart on December 7, 1542. She was the only surviving child of King James V and his wife, Mary of Guise. In 1558, her father died and she became Queen of Scotland. However, in 1560 a new king took the throne and had Mary arrested on suspicion of conspiring against him. She spent more than a year imprisoned in the castle at Loch Leven before escaping to England where she was eventually executed in February 1587.
The true story of Mary Stuart is told in the audiobook, The True Life of Mary Queen of Scots. In this book, John Guy tells the story of how she became a political prisoner and then later captured and executed by her cousin Elizabeth I. This audiobook is available on audible.com with an audio download or on CD
Mary Queen of Scots is a historical figure that has captured the imaginations of many throughout history. This audiobook download tells her life story and gives listeners an insight into what it would be like to be a queen at the time. The author is John Guy who was also one of the people who wrote her biography, so he provides readers with plenty of background information. This audiobook is full of suspense and intrigue as you learn how Mary became queen, fell in love, and then faced many challenges due to her mother's family and religious beliefs.
This book is an account of the life of Mary Stuart, a queen regent of Scotland. It tells the story of her relationship with Elizabeth I of England, the woman who would be Mary's undoing. The narrator, Lucy Rayner, has a rich voice that brings the whole story to life.
Published Date | 2018-12-07 |
Duration | 25 hours 11 minutes |
Author | John Guy |
Narrated | Lucy Rayner |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Biography & Memoir |
Parent Category | Women, History & Culture, Europe |