Mary Stuart, the widow of King Francis I of France, traveled back to Scotland in 1561 to reclaim the throne that was rightfully hers. Because she also had a valid claim to the throne of England, her return posed a threat to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was the current monarch of England at the time. Both queens are in danger as a result of betrayals, rebellions, plots, and the choices they make in their own lives. They learn the terrible lessons that come with power up until the point where their tragic destiny is ultimately accomplished.
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Mary Stuart, the widow of King Francis I of France, traveled back to Scotland in 1561 to reclaim the throne that was rightfully hers. Because she also had a valid claim to the throne of England, her return posed a threat to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was the current monarch of England at the time. Both queens are in danger as a result of betrayals, rebellions, plots, and the choices they make in their own lives. They learn the terrible lessons that come with power up until the point where their tragic destiny is ultimately accomplished.
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