{"product_id":"the-ballad-of-the-five-marys","title":"The Ballad of the Five Marys","description":"\u003c!-- Hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonald Smith celebrates the legendary Mary, Queen of Scots, and the women in her story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential for Scottish history enthusiasts and anyone interested in womens history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\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\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBALLAD of the FIVE MARYS\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"7MLO8R\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"q0cFq0\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"fUg4Lc\"\u003eYestreen the Queen had Four Marys\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"jNxWP8\"\u003eTonight she’ll hae but three\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"l7iJR9\"\u003eThere was Mary Seton, and Mary Beaton\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"1xk8sn\"\u003eAnd Mary Carmichael and me.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"okvFJn\"\u003efrom ‘Mary Hamilton’, The Child Ballads\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"hag3f4\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"yYDvZC\"\u003eThe Mary Carmichael of the well-known ballad may be a fiction but Marys Seton, Beaton, Livingston and Fleming, together with Mary Stewart, comprised the real five Marys – assertive young women unafraid to question their place in society.\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"olqM1x\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"yRdfpM\"\u003eWho was Mary Queen of Scots? 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Five hundred years after the Battle of Flodden and the birth of John Knox, this new take on Mary’s life explores not only the historical events which led to her demise, but the relationships and emotions of an increasingly isolated young woman faced with political and religious upheaval and her country’s gradual loss of independence.\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"zBGOZW\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sleek-node-id=\"kcoHm2\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"QTJk1H\"\u003eOur Sovereign Lady who now Reigns at this Hour, The Mighty Lord be ever her Protector And Make Her Marriage as He thinks Best, That Her Liege may Reign in Peace and Rest \u003c\/em\u003eTHE FORMAN ARMORIAL, C.1562\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"13ZkzE\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"8oSxhc\"\u003eThere’s an old publishing belief that books about Mary Queen of Scots always sell. Smith’s certainly deserves to do so. He finds his way through the maze of 16th century Scottish politics dexterously and persuasively.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"gHpvxR\"\u003e ALLAN MASSIE, THE SCOTSMAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-sleek-node-id=\"mKwHGm\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"8Mouim\"\u003eSmith paints a sympathetic and credible portrait of a woman who still captures our imagination over 400 years after her death. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"rclkUr\"\u003eEVIE DUNNE Scottish Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\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\u003eAuthentic Scottish voices\u003c\/strong\u003e and captivating narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich cultural heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e woven throughout every page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Luath Press\u003c\/strong\u003e, Scotlands leading independent publisher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstantly accessible\u003c\/strong\u003e through The Grey Hill App.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDONALD SMITH\u003cspan data-sleek-node-id=\"7xKyAN\"\u003e is a renowned storyteller, founding Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, and an experienced playwright and theatre producer. He was also a founding Director of the National Theatre of Scotland, for which he campaigned over a decade. Born in Glasgow of Irish parentage, Donald Smith was brought up in Scotland, immersed in its artistic and cultural life. Smith’s non-fiction includes Storytelling Scotland: A Nation in Narrative, God, the Poet and the Devil: Robert Burns and Religion and Arthur’s Seat: Journeys and Evocations, co-authored with Stuart McHardy. His Freedom and Faithprovides an insightful longterm perspective on the ongoing Independence debate, while Pilgrim Guide to Scotland recovers the nation’s sacred geography. Donald Smith is currently Director of Tracs (Traditional Arts and Culture Scotland), based at the Storytelling Centre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luath Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 October 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192 pages (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781909912618\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\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\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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