...he didn't have time to truly live up to the promise expected of one brought up in privileged circumstances. He's known for his ancestry, who he married, how he died and his kingly son. As for his own behavior, he's remembered for his self delf destructive actions. The author gives us a fascinating portrait of a seventeenth century "bad boy" who stole the heart of a queen.
A favorite aspect of historical biographies is the depiction of social history. The detailed narrative on everyday life at Temple Newsam captured my attention such that I've purchased the guide book for a vicarious visit, or better yet to prepare for an "in person" version.
Darnley's mother is somewhat of a reminder of today's stereotypical "soccer mom" in raising her son to fulfill her own dream of the crown acheived by her tudor cousins. She paid dearly for it.
Darnley came to life for me, such that I felt empathy on occasion, while at other times I wanted to tell him to "man up" and take responsibity for his own life. I'm glad Ms. Bingham chose to write a biography of someone who is usually relagated to a chapter, or less, in a book on a better known figure. His is a story worth telling.
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