Chronicles the story of Mary, Queen of Scots, the grand-niece of Henry VIII and cousin of Elizabeth I, describing the turmoil that surrounded her life, struggle for power, and execution at the hands of Elizabeth.
When twelve-year-old Nicola leaves Troupe Brufort and serves as the fool for Mary, Queen of Scots, she experiences the political and religious upheavals in both France and Scotland.
The Strega-Borgia children, their mysterious new nanny, and a giant tarantula use magic and actual trips through the Internet to bring peace to their Scottish castle after the childrens' father is kidnapped.
Chronicles the life of Dr. Joseph Bell, distinguished physician and professor of medicine at Edinburgh University, who was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's inspiration for the character of Sherlock Holmes.
