The court of the Queen Elizabeth is a hot-bed of intrigue and ambition... It is a place where reputations can stand or fall on the merest hint of scandal. Recently arrived in court, Nell de Lacey is surprised to discover that many think she bears more than a passing resemblance to the younger queen.
The court of the Queen Elizabeth is a hot-bed of intrigue and ambition...
It is a place where reputations can stand or fall on the merest hint of scandal. Lingering rumours even surround the Virgin Queen herself despite the fate of those foolish enough to besmirch her reputation.
Recently arrived in court Nell de Lacey is surprised to discover that many think she bears more than a passing resemblance to the younger queen. That coupled with an old mystery about a missing portion of the Queen's past some years prior is enough to set tongues wagging. And wherever the truth lies even the rumour is sufficient to place Nell on a dangerous path that could all so easily end with her head on a block...
