--- product_id: 2603048 title: "Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley" price: "939967₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/2603048-mary-queen-of-scots-and-the-murder-of-lord-darnley store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley **Price:** 939967₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley - **How much does it cost?** 939967₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/2603048-mary-queen-of-scots-and-the-murder-of-lord-darnley) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A brilliant investigation of one of Britain’s notorious unsolved mysteries: the murder of Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots—from the New York Times bestselling author hailed as “the finest historian of English monarchical succession writing” ( The Boston Globe ) “All the elements of a juicy murder mystery are within these pages.”— Fort Worth Star-Telegram “As dramatic as witnessing firsthand the most riveting court case.”— Booklist , starred review Tall, handsome, accomplished, and charming, Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, had it all, including a strong claim to the English throne, a fact that threatened the already insecure Elizabeth I. She therefore opposed any plan for Darnley to marry her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots, who herself claimed to be Queen of England. But in 1565 Mary met and fell in love with Darnley—and defied Elizabeth by marrying him. It was not long before she discovered that her new husband was weak and vicious, and interested only in securing sovereign power for himself. Then, on February 10, 1567, an explosion at his lodgings left Darnley dead; the intrigue thickened after it was discovered that he had apparently been suffocated before the blast. The murder of Darnley ultimately led to Mary’s ruin. After her deposition, there conveniently came to light a box of documents—the notorious Casket Letters—that her enemies claimed were proof of her guilt. But Mary was never allowed to see them, and they disappeared in 1584. The question of their authenticity has haunted historians ever since. After exhaustive reexamination and reevaluation of the source material, Alison Weir has come up with a solution to this enduring mystery that shatters many of the misconceptions about Mary, Queen of Scots. Complete with bright writing and stunning characterizations, Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley is an engaging excursion into Britain’s bloodstained, power-obsessed past. Review: Detailed, informative description of Mary Queen of Scots life - Any book by Alison Weir is precise, informative, easy to read. Great dialogue, historical period & draws one into the scene. This was a sad, accurate story about Mary Queen of Scots. Review: Gift for my mother - Bought used for my mom. We both love Alison Weir. She has the ability to turn non-fiction biographies into the most marvelous stories. These books are like reading fiction, while providing all the dates and events in a unique manner. If you haven't read a non fiction by Weir, you haven't lived. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #720,182 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #562 in Historical British Biographies #623 in Royalty Biographies #682 in England History | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 548 Reviews | ## Images ![Mary, Queen of Scots, and the Murder of Lord Darnley - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-MVhXi10L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed, informative description of Mary Queen of Scots life *by M***I on September 18, 2025* Any book by Alison Weir is precise, informative, easy to read. Great dialogue, historical period & draws one into the scene. This was a sad, accurate story about Mary Queen of Scots. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gift for my mother *by E***. on March 7, 2020* Bought used for my mom. We both love Alison Weir. She has the ability to turn non-fiction biographies into the most marvelous stories. These books are like reading fiction, while providing all the dates and events in a unique manner. If you haven't read a non fiction by Weir, you haven't lived. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ History, not a novel *by J***. on June 11, 2012* I was a bit disappointed when I first began reading this book. It is a very detailed, footnoted history, well-researched and offers reasonable theories about the murder of Darnley and the subsequent ruin of Mary. I tend to like historical novels, and this is definitely straight history. However, as I got into it, I found it completely fascinating, a real page-turner. The only difficult thing was the huge cast of characters (the "lords"), difficult to remember, and confusing as well; since their names were often similar, and there was always the problem of the actual person's Name vs. the Duke of (Name). One does start to wonder why Mary was so intent upon gaining the throne of England when it was obvious that she was unable to function as the ruler of Scotland. Weir never really addresses this question, and I think it would be interesting if she were to do so. There are some nice illustrations included. If you are looking for a romantic historical novel, this is not for you. If you like history, and want to read an in-depth writing about the events leading up to Darnley's murder and the aftermath, including the imprisonment and execution of Mary by Elizabeth I, you will enjoy this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/2603048-mary-queen-of-scots-and-the-murder-of-lord-darnley](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/2603048-mary-queen-of-scots-and-the-murder-of-lord-darnley) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*