Amidst the treachery and intrigue of Elizabethan England, 'The Other Queen' follows the captivating story of Mary, Queen of Scots, who seeks sanctuary from her tumultuous realm only to become a political prisoner. Promised protection by Queen Elizabeth, Mary instead finds herself a pawn and prisoner within the walls of George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, and his wife Bess of Hardwick's estate. As the hosting couple grapples with the cost of their royal duty to the crown that threatens to ruin them, Mary is far from a passive captive. She wields her charisma and political savvy to manipulate those around her, weaving a web of deceit and seduction with the ultimate goal of reclaiming her Scottish throne and challenging Elizabeth herself. Philippa Gregory masterfully brings to life this era of shifting allegiances and dangerous ambition through the complex, determined Mary—a woman caught between the duties of a queen and the desires of her heart.