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Queen Macbeth

Val McDermid (author)

Hardback Published on: 24/09/2024

£15.99

11 reviews

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Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
ISBN: 9780802164292
Number of pages: 144
Languages: English

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Great Read!

So this was a treat to myself as I love the character of Lady Macbeth... Pleased to report that this was a superb read and is absolutely recommended.

Fiona Sharp

Loved this

A beautiful book with a passionate love story. The cover looks very good on my bookshelf too.

Fiona

Feminist Shakespeare retelling

In this female-centered retelling of Macbeth, Scottish author Val McDermid intends to set the record straight about the Macbeths. No longer the blood-soake... READ MORE

Helene Walters-Steinberg

Strong retelling

Retellings, particularly with a strongly feminist focus are particularly popular at present and with so many options available, not all can live upto my (a... READ MORE

Maria's Book Musings

Wish it was longer

Val McDermid's Queen Macbeth is a retelling of the story of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays from the point of view of Macbeth's lover then wife, Gru... READ MORE

Charlotte Britton-Stevens

A tense and vivid story that I really enjoyed

A few years ago, the independent Scottish publisher, Birlinn, had the idea of commissioning some of Scotland’s bestselling contemporary authors to re-imagi... READ MORE

Oundle Crime

Fantastic retelling

Retellings, particularly with a strongly feminist focus are particularly popular at present and with so many options available, not all can live upto my (a... READ MORE

Maria's Book Musings

Heads up, Shakespeare nerds!

This is a fascinating read. In this retelling of the Shakespeare classic the author takes us back to the historical roots of the conflict in the lands whic... READ MORE

Kait L

Captivating read

Queen Macbeth captured my attention from the first page and it was a fascinating read about how Shakespeare's play Macbeth was all wrong according to histo... READ MORE

Judy Odom

Fresh and exciting take on a familiar character

loved how in McDermid's take, they are not "three witches" but rather intelligent and wise women. Women who have become friends and are loyal to each other... READ MORE

Maria's Book Musings

I can't wait to get my hands on more of this series

The Darkland Tales is a series written by well-known Scottish authors about events in Scottish history or legend. This novella is about Lady MacBeth, whose... READ MORE

Oundle Crime

Queen Macbeth

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