Mel's Fantastical Insights

First I would like to say how much I enjoy the author's perspective. He makes an incredible case for Mary's innocence and shows how much she was a victim. I enjoy that because so many biographers can be less than enthused about taking a side. John Guy clearly has sided for Mary. Another point I thought was interesting was how did Darnley die? Did he escape before the house exploded? If so was he strangled or die from inhaling too much smoke? Does anyone have an opinion? The last point of interest that I have found so far....(as I have about 100 pages left to read) is what do you think about the relationship between Mary and Elizabeth? Why would Elizabeth continue to refuse metting Mary? Was she really protecting her throne, or was she jealous of her cousin? I am hoping that the rest of the book will include more insight into the Elizabeth/Mary relationship. I hope everyone is enjoying the read. I am sorry that our summers have been so crazy as to prevent us from goin

Mary Queen of Scots has been an interesting read so far. I am not as far into it as I hoped I would be but I think that everyone else has the same problem. I was thinking that as we read through it would be helpful if everyone posted questions or comments they had while they read so that we could all think about it and respond. Hopefully we will all get through the book soon. Good look readers.