The Boy, the Witch & The Queen of Scots

By (author) Barbara Henderson

No.

Not the Palace.

Anywhere but the Palace.

12-year-old Alexander Buchan was once content, training as a falconer at Strathbogie Castle in Huntly. But when his Earl sends him to Edinburgh to the court of the newly arrived Mary, Queen of Scots, the boy finds himself lured into a world of intrigue, terror and treachery. Alexander knows right from wrong, but how can he hope to outwit the Earl’s murderous messenger? Surely no one can defy such a powerful master whose wife is rumoured to be a witch!

Soon, more than the boy’s own life is at stake: his friend Lizzie is arrested and the the angry clouds of Reformation Scotland gather around the young Queen. It seems that Alexander must spy – or die.

Reviews of The Boy, the Witch & The Queen of Scots

I loved it! It's a rip-roaring adventure. Meg and Archie are great characters. Maggie CraigThe intensely personal perspective of our Reluctant Rebel brings the oft-told tale beautifully to life, and I fully expect this novel to become a fixture in upper primary classrooms around Scotland. This is the perfect springboard to a better understanding of a pivotal point in our country?s history. Alan McClureA breath-takingly exciting plot that is steeped in historical accuracy that can only arise from meticulous research. Ross-Shire JournalA delightful, unique and original book that you won?t want to put down even as an adult. Shelf Life blog