{"product_id":"2026600000304-secondhand-bloody-mary","title":"Bloody Mary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed historical biography, Bloody Mary chronicles the turbulent life of Mary Tudor, England's first queen regnant, whose reign became synonymous with religious persecution and political strife. Carolly Erickson presents a deeply human portrait of a woman shaped by childhood trauma, her parents' catastrophic marriage, and the brutal power struggles of the Tudor court. With vivid, narrative prose that reads with the momentum of historical fiction, Erickson illustrates how Mary's fierce Catholic faith drove her to restore papal authority in England — a campaign that resulted in the burning of nearly three hundred Protestant martyrs. The biography uncovers the psychological and political forces behind Mary's decisions, arguing that she was far more complex than the villainous caricature history has assigned her. Authoritative yet accessible, this is an essential work for anyone captivated by the drama, tragedy, and intrigue of the Tudor dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48792238424283,"sku":"2026600000304-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/62380a15-eac1-4510-9fc5-1957a605843b.png?v=1779273778","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026600000304-secondhand-bloody-mary","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}