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Longlisted for the 2022 Highland Book Prize

Mary, Queen of Scots’ marriage to the Earl of Bothwell is notorious. Less known is Bothwell’s first wife, Jean Gordon, who extricated herself from their marriage and survived the intrigue of the Queen’s court.

Daughters of the North reframes this turbulent period in history by focusing on Jean, who became Countess of Sutherland, following her from her birth as the daughter of the ‘King of the North’ to her disastrous union with the notorious Earl of Bothwell – and her lasting legacy to the Earldom of Sutherland.



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‘Involving and satisfying.’


‘A sweeping yet intricately researched tale of 16th century Scotland.’

Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary,

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      Publisher: Sandstone Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 17/03/2022
      ISBN13: 9781913207755, 978-1913207755
      ISBN10: 1913207757
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Longlisted for the 2022 Highland Book Prize

      Mary, Queen of Scots’ marriage to the Earl of Bothwell is notorious. Less known is Bothwell’s first wife, Jean Gordon, who extricated herself from their marriage and survived the intrigue of the Queen’s court.

      Daughters of the North reframes this turbulent period in history by focusing on Jean, who became Countess of Sutherland, following her from her birth as the daughter of the ‘King of the North’ to her disastrous union with the notorious Earl of Bothwell – and her lasting legacy to the Earldom of Sutherland.



      Trade Review

      ‘Involving and satisfying.’


      ‘A sweeping yet intricately researched tale of 16th century Scotland.’

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