From France to Scotland...

Queen's Own Fool: A Novel of Mary, Queen of Scots
Jane Yolen & Robert Harris

This is a wonderful historical novel about Mary, Queen of Scots, from the voice of Nicola, the Queen's personal "fool". Beginning in France, then moving to Scotland, this novel is not only a great read, but takes the reader back to the 16th century.

School Library Journal, in part, says: "This rich and involving novel of Mary Queen of Scots and her court will have readers clamoring to know more about this dramatic period in French and Scottish history. Readers are treated to a fascinating look at royal politics through the eyes of Nicola Ambruzzi, an orphaned performer to whom the queen takes a fancy. Queen Mary appreciates Nicola's wise wit and decides to keep her in the court as a "fool," believing that the girl will always tell her the truth rather than flatter her."

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