Mary, Queen of Scots, and the murder of Lord Darnley
by Alison Weir
Reading Level 10-11 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 10th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Dive into the gripping tale of Lord Darnley's suspicious death and its devastating impact on Mary, Queen of Scots. Through careful examination of historical records, uncover the secrets and scandals that have puzzled historians for generations. Experience the intrigue and drama surrounding one of Scotland's most infamous royal mysteries.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalMysteryBiographySocial JusticeFamilyPolitical Conflict
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Murder Death & Grief Historical Violence Political Intrigue
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 034543658X
- Pages
- 670
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 229,740
Subjects
Darnley, Henry Stuart, Lord, 1545-1567 -- Death and burial.Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587 -- Marriage.Murder -- Scotland -- History -- 16th century.Queens -- Scotland -- Biography.Scotland -- History -- Mary Stuart, 1542-1567.HistoryDeath and burialMurderMarriageQueensBiographyMordHenry Stuart, Lord, 1545-1567MoordenHenry Stuart Darnley
People
Henry Stuart Darnley Lord (1545-1567)Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587)
Places
Scotland