Mary, Queen of Scots, is one of British history's most romantically tragic figures. Known to her contemporaries as a beautiful, intelligent, and clement ruler, Mary nevertheless was surrounded by scandal, plotting, and death throught her life. Master of historical fiction Philippa Gregory draws on a significant but oft-overlooked period in Mary's life in The Other Queen: the nearly two decades Mary spent imprisoned in various English castles by order of Queen Elizabeth, who viewed her as a threat to the throne. By exploring the years Mary is held captive in the home of Bess of Hardwick and George Talbot, Gregory gives fresh voice to two of the eras most remarkable women.