

But she was invariably regarded as fascinating.

Antonia Fraser's richly readable biography demonstrates that Mary's great fascination continues unabated." - Time "One of the most fascinating figures in history." - The Columbus Dispatch "Compassionate, illuminating, rich in human interest." - The New York Times "With grace, sensitivity and a sharp eye for detail, Lady Antonia Fraser has succeeded not only in recapturing the real Mary from the symbol but also in illuminating the chaotic age in which she lived." - Newsweek, "A book that will leave few readers unmoved." - San Francisco Chronicle "She was sometimes reviled as a scheming whore, sometimes revered as a misunderstood martyr. "A book that will leave few readers unmoved." - San Francisco Chronicle "She was sometimes reviled as a scheming whore, sometimes revered as a misunderstood martyr.
