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Dive into the captivating world of Rizzio: Darkland Tales, a historical fiction masterpiece by Denise Mina. Set against the richly woven tapestries of 16th-century Scotland, this gripping narrative unfolds on a fateful Saturday evening, 9 March 1566. As Mary, Queen of Scots, hosts an intimate supper party, she remains blissfully unaware of the impending doom that surrounds her. With an army of men poised to invade her chamber, the tension mounts as they seek to murder David Rizzio, her cherished secretary and confidant. This stunning novel intricately explores the complex sexual dynamics and political power plays of the era, vividly illustrating the interplay between a monarch and her subjects, as well as the tumultuous relationships between men and women.
Rizzio: Darkland Tales is noted for its masterful research and dynamic characterization, providing readers with an authentic glimpse into a time marked by treachery and desire. The author brilliantly captures the essence of the late Renaissance, making the characters come alive in vivid detail. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, this book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the powerful forces that drive human relationships.
With its remarkable prose and stunning insight, it is no wonder that The Wall Street Journal hailed it as a 'tour de force work of art.' Don't miss your chance to add this unsettling yet enthralling tale to your collection today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846976094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846976094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
It's Saturday evening, 9 March 1566, and Mary, Queen of Scots, is six months pregnant. She's hosting a supper party, secure in her private chambers. She doesn't know that her Palace is surrounded — that, right now, an army of men is creeping upstairs to her chamber. They're coming to murder David Rizzio, her friend and secretary, the handsome Italian man who is smiling across the table at her. Mary's husband, Lord Darnley, wants it done in front of her and he wants her to watch it done...
Denise Mina brilliantly portrays the sexual dynamics and politics of power – between men and women, monarch and subjects, master and servants. The period is masterfully researched yet lightly drawn, the characterisation quick, subtle and utterly convincing. This breathtakingly tense work is a tale of sex, secrets and lies, one that explores the lengths that men – and women – will go to in the search for love and power.
'A tour de force work of art' — The Wall Street Journal, Best Books of the Year
Rizzio: Darkland Tales is noted for its masterful research and dynamic characterization, providing readers with an authentic glimpse into a time marked by treachery and desire. The author brilliantly captures the essence of the late Renaissance, making the characters come alive in vivid detail. Perfect for fans of historical fiction, this book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the powerful forces that drive human relationships.
With its remarkable prose and stunning insight, it is no wonder that The Wall Street Journal hailed it as a 'tour de force work of art.' Don't miss your chance to add this unsettling yet enthralling tale to your collection today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846976094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781846976094
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Birlinn
Description:
It's Saturday evening, 9 March 1566, and Mary, Queen of Scots, is six months pregnant. She's hosting a supper party, secure in her private chambers. She doesn't know that her Palace is surrounded — that, right now, an army of men is creeping upstairs to her chamber. They're coming to murder David Rizzio, her friend and secretary, the handsome Italian man who is smiling across the table at her. Mary's husband, Lord Darnley, wants it done in front of her and he wants her to watch it done...
Denise Mina brilliantly portrays the sexual dynamics and politics of power – between men and women, monarch and subjects, master and servants. The period is masterfully researched yet lightly drawn, the characterisation quick, subtle and utterly convincing. This breathtakingly tense work is a tale of sex, secrets and lies, one that explores the lengths that men – and women – will go to in the search for love and power.
'A tour de force work of art' — The Wall Street Journal, Best Books of the Year