Daughters of the North
Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots
by Jennifer Morag Henderson
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Pub Date 17 Mar 2022 | Archive Date 17 Mar 2022
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Description
Mary, Queen of Scots’ marriage to the Earl of Bothwell is notorious. Less known is Bothwell’s first wife, Jean Gordon, who extricated herself from their marriage and survived the intrigue of the Queen’s court.
Daughters of the North reframes this turbulent period in history by focusing on Jean, who became Countess of Sutherland: the most powerful woman in the north.
Advance Praise
'In this richly woven tapestry, Henderson shows us the workings of the sophisticated and brutal power play which underpinned lives both privileged and precarious - and probably still does.’ -Sarah Fraser
‘A sweeping yet intricately researched tale of 16th century Scotland.’ -S.G. MacLean
‘This fascinating tale gives an intriguing insight into how resourceful women in 16th century Scotland had to be in order to survive. Jean Gordon was no exception and her story is beautifully told in this absorbing book.’ -Sue Lawrence
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781913207755 |
| PRICE | £24.99 (GBP) |
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