Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Young Elizabeth | 1961 | Victoria Holt | Buy |
| 2 | The Young Mary Queen of Scots | 1962 | Victoria Holt | Buy |
Victoria Holt’s Famous Childhoods series takes two of Tudor history’s most significant figures and focuses on their formative years. The Young Elizabeth (1961) follows the future Elizabeth I through the dangers and uncertainties of her childhood, while The Young Mary Queen of Scots (1962) covers Mary Stuart’s early life in Scotland and France.
These shorter works offer a more accessible entry point to Holt’s historical fiction, particularly for younger readers or those who want a focused look at the early years of these well-known queens before their adult dramas began.