Arabella Stuart

"Arabella Stuart" by George Payne Rainsford James is a historical novel that tells the story of Lady Arabella Stuart, an English noblewoman who lived during the beginning of the seventeenth century. Lady Arabella was once considered a possible successor to Queen Elizabeth I, but the crown eventually went to her cousin, James I. The novel explores the relationship between Lady Arabella and James I after his ascension to the throne, and how her clandestine marriage was perceived as a power struggle. Despite her happiness at the change in fortune, Lady Arabella's relations with her kinsman deteriorated, even among her closest friends. This novel is a fascinating portrayal of the political and personal struggles that Lady Arabella faced during a pivotal moment in English history."