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My Contrary Mary (The Lady Janies series)

Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows

This humorous historical fantasy reimagines Mary, Queen of Scots in sixteenth-century France. Mary is betrothed to Francis, the heir to the French throne, while intrigues and betrayals threaten the Scottish queen. The Renaissance setting includes plots, poison, and courtly dangers. In this version, Mary sometimes turns into a mouse, adding a fantastical element to the account of her royal life.

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Themes
Fantasy And Magic · Government And Civics · History · Humor
Format
Paperback
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
June 22, 2021
ISBN-13
9780062930057
Language
English
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