An engrossing, unadulterated biography of “Bloody Mary”—elder daughter of Henry VIII, Catholic zealot, and England’s first reigning QueenMary Tudor was the first woman to inherit the throne of England
"An impressive and powerful debut."---David Starkey"This roller coaster of a story is told by Whitelock with great verve and pace."---Antonia Fraser"Impressive ... an unforgettable picture of Mary ..
From the private world of a beloved queen, a story of intimacy, espionage, rumor, and subterfugeQueen Elizabeth I acceded to the throne in 1558, restoring the Protestant faith to England. At the heart
