Margaret Tudor was Henry VIII's older sister and became the Queen of Scotland after her marriage to James IV in 1503. Her life was troubled and fraught with
tension. She was continually caught between her country of birth and the country she ruled. After James IV’s death, she made the disastrous decision to marry the Earl of Angus, threatening her
regency and forcing the Scottish council to send for the Duke of Albany to rule in her stead. Over the years, Margaret’s allegiance swung between England and Scotland, making her brother Henry VIII
both her ally and her enemy at times. Although Margaret wished for peace between the two countries, these were tumultuous years and she didn’t always make the wisest choices. Yet, all she did she did
for her son James V, and her absolute conviction he would rule Scotland as its rightful king.
Margaret’s story starts
off with a mundane feel, but the author, Sarah-Beth Watkins, reminds the reader that Margaret is a Tudor and so, of course, Margaret’s story is going to be full of drama—guaranteed!
Watkins does not disappoint. She shows Margaret’s good intentions, poor taste in men, and exciting intrigue.
At times, it is hard to side with our heroine, but the reader will feel sorry for her. But when all the shady characters and conspiracies meet, the reader is led to a satisfying finish and will
conclude that Margaret was a remarkable woman, whose fight for her family’s future was worth it.
Sarah Patten | herstoryline.com
Out in December. Pre-order on Amazon
UK or Amazon US
Categories:
comments on this article
This thread has been closed from taking new comments.