AN AUTHOR from Whitchurch celebrates as the second edition of his book about Mary Queen of Scots is now available to buy.

Ian Douglas has always been fascinated by Mary's life since seeing the 1971 Mary Queen of Scots film starring Glenda Jackson and Vanessa Redgrave.

Since the publication of his first edition book, Ian has studied the period of Mary's life and photographed the sites associated with her life, which are included in his second edition book.

The book explores Mary's attempt to rule Scotland and her turbulent social life with being married three times by the age of 24 to the future King of France, her cousin Lord Darnley and finally the Earl of Bothwell.

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As well as, the betrayal of her half-brother and Scottish nobility, which led to Mary fleeing England after less than seven years of ruling Scotland as Queen to find safety.

But instead, she was held captive and executed on the orders of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.

Ian has asked readers to read his book to see just how much of the film about Mary is true.

The book is available to buy from Amazon, Apple or bookshops. 

To buy the book go to www.amazon.co.uk.