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The Wild Queen: The Days and Nights of Mary Queen of Scots

Carolyn Meyer
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The Wild Queen: The Days and Nights of Mary Queen of Scots

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

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Carolyn Meyer

The Wild Queen: The Days and Nights of Mary Queen of Scots

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Scotland • 16th century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

1000L

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The Wild Queen: The Days and Nights of Mary Queen of Scots by Carolyn Meyer offers a historical account of Mary Queen of Scots' life, highlighting her early years, complex political challenges, and personal relationships. The story explores her struggles for power and identity amidst the tumultuous landscape of 16th-century Scotland and England.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Romantic

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,750 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wild Queen: The Days and Nights of Mary Queen of Scots by Carolyn Meyer offers an engaging, detailed portrayal of Mary’s tumultuous life. Readers appreciate the vivid historical context and character depth. However, some find the pacing uneven and narrative occasionally lacking in emotional impact. Overall, it's an informative read for historical fiction fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wild Queen: The Days and Nights of Mary Queen of Scots?

A reader who enjoys The Wild Queen: The Days and Nights of Mary Queen of Scots likely appreciates historical fiction with strong, complex female leads. Fans of Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl or Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall series may find this book appealing for its rich historical context and political intrigue.

4.1

1,750 ratings

62%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Scotland • 16th century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

1000L

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