'Sue Lawrence brilliantly evokes the lives of the women around Mary Queen of Scots in this fascinating mystery of a missing jewel and a ghost that haunts a beautiful Scottish castle to this day. Beautifully written. I loved it.' -- Elisabeth Gifford 'A rich atmospheric novel, giving voice to the women of Scotland's past. With a beautiful castle setting, this tragic ghost story brings the often overlooked history of Scotland's women to life.' -- Ailish Sinclair 'All the ingredients of a thrilling read royal jewels, a secret compartment, family intrigue, ghostly superstition and a treacherous husband ' -- Sara Sheridan 'A very good read.' -- Stories of Scotland podcast 'A gripping tale of power, ghosts, cursed jewellery, intrigue and betrayal imaginatively recounted, full of historical detail and a thoroughly satisfying read.' -- Joanne Baird, Portobello Book Blog 'A whirlwind of historic drama and traumatic events Lawrence shows us the tragic and disempowered lives of Alexanders wives The story of these women is striking and the book is beautifully written. Lawrences historical fiction unapologetically portrays these real historical figures in a new light offering insight into lives we may have never otherwise felt we got to know.' -- Book of the Week, the Dundee Courier