Madonna Mary V1 is a novel written by the British author Margaret Oliphant, who is also known by her married name, Mrs. Oliphant. The book is the first volume of a two-part series that tells the story of Mary Beaton, a young woman who becomes a lady-in-waiting to Mary, Queen of Scots. The novel is set in the 16th century in Scotland, during a time of political turmoil and religious conflict.The story begins with Mary Beaton's arrival at the Scottish...