Mary Queen of Scots

A biography of Mary Stuart's life as Queen of Scots, from her infancy to her death in 1587.

Born into political turmoil, Mary Stuart inherited the Scottish throne as an infant and was sent to France for education and marriage. Her life became a series of dramatic turns: a royal marriage, a turbulent reign, and a tragic downfall. After her husband's murder, she was imprisoned by Scottish nobles and sought refuge in England. There, she became a prisoner of Queen Elizabeth I, who saw her as a threat to the English throne. As Mary's supporters plotted to free her, Elizabeth's government grew increasingly suspicious of her involvement in a conspiracy to assassinate the English queen. The stage was set for a confrontation that would determine the fate of two queens and the future of Scotland and England.