589. Mary, Queen of Scots: Downfall (Part 6)

August 06, 2025

Description

Following the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley, how did Mary Queen of Scots - thought to have conspired for his death - navigate the most precarious situation of her young life so far? Would...

Books Referenced

Mary Queen of Scots: A Study in Failure

Author: Jenny Wormald

Context:

Quoted at the opening of the episode regarding Mary's prospects after Darnley's murder; described as a biography that 'hates Mary, Queen of Scots' and is referenced throughout the episode for its critical assessment of Mary's reign.

Mary Queen of Scots

Author: John Guy

Context:

Quoted extensively throughout the episode as a key source on Mary's life, including his analysis of Bothwell's ambitions, the abduction and possible rape at Dunbar, and his 'comprehensive takedown' of the casket letters as likely faked.