{"product_id":"9780007265770","title":"The Other Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePre-order BOLEYN TRAITOR now – Philippa Gregory’s landmark return to the Tudor court, coming Autumn 2025 …\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dramatic novel of passion, politics and betrayal from the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Other Boleyn Girl\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary is Queen of Scotland but she has been forced to flee her land and take refuge in an England that is ruled by her cousin Elizabeth. But England, precarious in its Protestant state, set against the mighty powers of Spain, France and Rome, doesn’t need a charismatic Catholic figurehead at large. So Elizabeth’s chief advisor, Cecil, devises a plan in which Mary will live under guard with his trusted accomplice: Bess of Hardwick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBess is a self-made woman, a shrewd survivor. She is newly married to her fourth and most distinguished husband, the Earl of Shrewsbury. But what marriage can withstand the charms of Mary? Or the threat of rebellion that she always carries? Mary must wait in her privileged imprisonment for the return to Scotland and her infant son; but waiting is not the same as doing nothing…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith her characteristic combination of superb storytelling and authentic historical background, Philippa Gregory brings to life this period of great change, in a riveting tale of betrayal, loyalty, politics and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Other Queen by Philippa Gregory, the Sunday Times bestselling author, is a top pick for fans of historical fiction. This award-winning novel is a captivating exploration of passion, politics, and betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Elizabeth Chadwick (The Royal Rebel), Anne R. Bailey (The Lady Ursula), Alison Weir (The Cardinal), Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale), and Ken Follett (The Armour of Light).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philippa Gregory, Read by Bianca Amato, Dagmara Dominczyk and Graeme Malcolm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889156051093,"sku":"9780007265770","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007265770_720af0db-5bbd-408a-b5db-285ad3e2b699.jpg?v=1776888189","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007265770","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}