Plaidy, Jean THE CAPTIVE QUEEN OF SCOTS, Pan Books, 1969. Softcover in good condition, worn at bottom of spine, 444 pages. Plaidy recreates the story of Mary Stuart's life after the murder of Darnley and defeat at Carberry Hill. Still young and lovely, she was now in the hands of her enemies... and the central figure in a network of political and emotional intrigue. Plots, escape attempts and passionate involvements reach a chilling climax in the last grim scene in the hall at Fotheringay.