{"product_id":"homecoming-ebook","title":"Homecoming","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vivid, atmospheric journey through the Scottish years that shaped Mary, Queen of Scots — her childhood, her return, her reign and her downfall.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary Goring brings Mary Stuart’s dramatic life into sharp focus by exploring the landscapes, castles and courtly settings where her story unfolded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomecoming\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals the extraordinary story of Mary, Queen of Scots during the twelve years she spent in her homeland — years that defined her character, her politics and her fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fearless child, Mary laughed at her companions’ seasickness as they fled to France. As an eighteen‑year‑old widow returning to a fractured Scotland, she faced a nation divided by religion, ambition and intrigue. Though her time in Scotland was brief, it shaped everything that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary Goring traces Mary’s life through the dramatic locations where key events took place, examining how Scotland’s turbulent court and culture influenced her decisions and contributed to her downfall. Whether Mary emerges as blameless or culpable, this evocative retelling allows readers to see her as she truly was — a complex, charismatic and deeply human figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocations featured include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinlithgow Palace • Stirling Castle • Dumbarton Castle • Leith • Holyrood Palace • Crichton Castle • Darnaway Castle • Huntly Castle • Spynie Palace • Falkland Palace • Seton Palace • St Andrews and Fife • Dunbar Castle • Edinburgh Castle • Traquair House • Hermitage Castle • Jedburgh, Mary Queen of Scots House • Craigmillar Castle • Edinburgh and Kirk o’ Field • Borthwick Castle • Carberry Hill • Lochleven Castle • Langside • Dundrennan Abbey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A richly detailed and atmospheric portrait of Mary’s Scotland — immersive, insightful and beautifully told.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fresh perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e on one of history’s most iconic queens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeeply researched\u003c\/strong\u003e and grounded in real Scottish locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlends biography, history and travel writing\u003c\/strong\u003e into a compelling narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of Scottish history\u003c\/strong\u003e, royal biography and historical nonfiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Birlinn title\u003c\/strong\u003e offering new insight into Mary’s life and legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary Goring\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Dunbar and studied at the University of St Andrews. She worked as a reference editor at W\u0026amp;R Chambers before becoming literary editor of \u003cem\u003eScotland on Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e, and later \u003cem\u003eThe Herald\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSunday Herald\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also the author of the historical novels \u003cem\u003eAfter Flodden\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDacre’s War\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 March 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781780278254\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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