“George has created an engrossing novel. [She] renders Mary an entirely real and unforgettable heroine.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“With a seamless use of original letters, diaries, and poems: a popular, readable, inordinately moving tribute to a remarkable queen.” – Kirkus (starred review)

“George displays a remarkable grasp of the high life and the low life of Tudor-Stuart Britain. This is the best kind of historical novel, one the reader can’t wait to get lost in.” – San Francisco Chronicle

“the depth of characterization of Mary, the shifting viewpoints of all characters and the research that informs every page make this a triumph of historical fiction.” – Houston Chronicle