In this charmed feat of imagination and learning, the beauties and disasters of Mary Stuart's life unfold again, and her nimble brain and fingers are alive. It is a personal project, with the flavour of a memoir, but dense with fascinating information that the less inspired might miss. Clare Hunter is at ease in this glittering, alien world, and moves through it as a woman, with Mary's 'joyouestie' in mind as well as her suffering. -- Hilary Mantel (January 2022) [ A] densely packed, elegantly written book . . . Embroidering Her Truth is another brilliant achievement of top tier Scottish non-fiction. It's an additional pleasure to read historical biography sourcing so many expert women * Scotsman * With her engaging style, [ Hunter] offers a tantalising glimpse into Mary's world through the prism of the textiles that surrounded her . . . Throughout the book, Hunter's passion, knowledge and experience of working with textiles shine through . . . Hunter's approach of memoir blended with history and material culture captivates the reader from the first page and enthrals to the last * BBC History Magazine * A quirky but absolutely fascinating read * Scottish Field * An intimate portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots * The Quilter *
