Explores the later years of Elizabeth I's reign through the lives of her key favourites', who she surrounded herself with at court and elsewhere in a refined game of courtly love.
Robert Stedall Book order
Robert Stedall is the author of a substantial two-volume history focusing on Mary Queen of Scots and her son James VI. His work delves into the intricate history of the Scottish peerage and genealogy, with a particular emphasis on the period between 1500 and 1650. Stedall approaches his research with the meticulousness of a historian, uncovering the complex relationships and political machinations that shaped Scotland's past. Readers will appreciate his ability to bring historical figures to life and offer insightful perspectives on their lives and times.






- 2022
- 2021
This will be the first biography of Maitland written, despite his pivotal role in the history of Mary Queen of Scots.
- 2020
Fresh account of Robert Dudley, favourite and would-be husband of Elizabeth I. Provides a clear explanation of his relationship with Elizabeth, the not so Virgin Queen and his other loves.
- 2019
This book seeks to unravel the various historical factors leading to the Irish Troubles of the 20th Century.
- 2019
The Roots of Ireland's Troubles
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This book seeks to unravel the various historical factors leading to the Irish Troubles of the 20th Century.
- 2017
Mary Queen of Scots Downfall
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Fascinating new biography in to the life and death of Lord Darnley, both comprehensive and engaging.