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The Doomed Queen’s Secret Ciphers

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Mary Stuart's Use of Ciphers and Downfall

This chapter explores how Mary Stuart employed ciphers for secrecy and communication with her allies, leading to a plot against Queen Elizabeth. It delves into the involvement of key figures like Francis Walsingham and Gilbert Gifford, ultimately ending with Mary Stewart's execution in 1587.

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