On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots [Paperback]

J. Keith Cheetham (Author)

Book Description

Series: On the Trail of.... | Publication Date: September 1, 1999

Life dealt Mary Queen of Scots love, intrigue, betrayal and tragedy in generous measure. A story seeped in tragedy that has captured many hearts all over the world.

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About the Author

KEITH CHEETHAM has been interested in drama since the tender age of six, as a regular on the stage in the churches and halls around his native Sheffield. His lifelong love of Shakespeare was fostered at school, where he became acquainted with some of the Bard's greatest plays and speeches. For ten years he ran his own theatre company to much acclaim. Most of his life has been spent in the tourist industry. He organised a festival commemorating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Mary Queen of Scots in Sheffield (in 1570), where she spent 14 years as a captive of Queen Elizabeth I. He has since written two books about the Scottish Queen, and spent five years as Chairman of the English Branch of the Marie Stuart Society. In 1988, he was invited by the Heart of England Tourist Board to set up Black Country Tourism, and became its first Director. In this role he made regular trips to Warwickshire and learned more about the life of William Shakespeare. Keith has previously written four books of history, including three published by Luath Press: "On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots, On the Trail of The Pilgrim Fathers" and "On the Trail of John Wesley".

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Luath Press Limited (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0946487502
• ISBN-13: 978-0946487509
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #665,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On The Trail Of Mary Queen of Scots, January 1, 2001

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Eilene F Martin (Abilene, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots (Paperback)

J. Keith Cheetham takes you on the journey of, "Mary Queen of Scots," from her birth to the time of her death. Not only does he bring Mary alive but he brings the places and the people she encountered during her life alive. The maps in the book help you envision the location of the tragic story. I enjoyed the book and could not put it down until I was finished reading it cover to cover. Unlike some books he keeps you wanting to turn that next page, even if you have read a hundreds of books about Mary Queen of Scots.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are interested in Mary..., February 16, 2009

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Tuppence (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots (Paperback)

This is an excellent book. I recommend it for anyone who is interested in Mary, Queen of Scots and has the good fortune to be in her part of the world.