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Stuart Saga by Jean Plaidy

9 primary works • 11 total works
The House of Stuart, also known as the House of Stewart, is an important European royal house. Founded by Robert II of Scotland, the Stewarts first became monarchs of the Kingdom of Scotland during the late 14th century. Their direct ancestors (from Brittany) had held the title High Steward of Scotland since the 12th century, after arriving by rout…

Book 1

The Royal Road to Fotheringhay
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3.78 · 1886 Ratings · 93 Reviews · published 1955 · 47 editions
The haunting story of the beautiful—and tragic—Mar…

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    Book 2

    The Captive Queen of Scots
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    3.88     · 1189 Ratings · 64 Reviews · published 1963 · 48 editions
    “Plaidy excels at blending history with romance an…

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    Book 3

    The Murder in the Tower
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    3.89     · 694 Ratings · 35 Reviews · published 1964 · 23 editions

    The dashing Robert Carr is a well-known favourite …

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    Book 4

    The Wandering Prince
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    3.83     · 429 Ratings · 19 Reviews · published 1956 · 20 editions

    It is 1651 and Charles II, the most fascinating of…

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    Book 5

    A Health Unto His Majesty
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    3.87     · 370 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1956 · 23 editions

    A 30-year-old Charles II is rapturously welcomed b…

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    Book 6

    Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord
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    3.88     · 371 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1957 · 19 editions
    Charles II, determined his people shall know peace…

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    Book 7

    The Three Crowns: The Story of William and Mary
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    3.76     · 535 Ratings · 37 Reviews · published 1965 · 13 editions
    Born leader and brilliant soldier, William of Oran…

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    Book 8

    Royal Sisters: The Story of the Daughters of James II
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    3.83     · 385 Ratings · 24 Reviews · published 1966 · 12 editions
    Two sisters change the course of a nation by forsa…

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    Book 9

    Courting Her Highness
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    3.98     · 618 Ratings · 40 Reviews · published 1966 · 11 editions
    A private battle rages at court for the affections…

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    Book 4-6

    The Loves of Charles II The Wandering Prince, A Health Unto His Majesty, and Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord
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    3.95     · 543 Ratings · 19 Reviews · published 1972 · 15 editions
    From princesses to country girls to actresses…the …

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    Book 7-9

    The Last of the Stuarts: The Three Crowns/The Haunted Sisters/The Queen's Favourites
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    4.23     · 57 Ratings · 3 Reviews · published 1965 · 3 editions
    The one volume version of The Three Crowns, The Ha…

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