Set in England during 1327, the story unfolds after a bold raid leads to the rescue of a prisoner from the formidable Berkeley Castle. This gripping tale explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the complexities of the medieval political landscape, as characters navigate treachery and alliances in their quest for freedom and justice. The historical backdrop enriches the narrative, immersing readers in a turbulent era filled with intrigue and conflict.
The wedding between the Princess Marguerite de Valois and Henri King of Navarre was intended to be a celebration that would at last bring peace to the warring Catholics and Huguenots in France. Instead, it was a precursor for the infamous Massacre of Saint Bartholomew. By the time the bloodshed had abated, none was seen as guiltier of creating the horrors of that night than the Queen Mother - Catherine de Medici. Seventeen years later, as Catherine's life hangs in the balance, the mob threatens to drag her body through the streets. To them she is no longer Queen Mother, merely the second Jezebel in history to be thrown to the dogs.