In the heated summer of Elizabeth's reign . . . With hopes of marriage dashed by scandal, and constant threats to her crown, Queen Elizabeth takes a young, spirited woman into her close court circle.
Catherine Moor fights back with spirit when she is attacked in a teeming London street. On her way to being presented at court, her rescue comes in the timely - and comely - shape of Sir Nicholas Grantly. Tales of Cat's adventure reach the Queen who, impressed with the young woman's lively mind, claims her as a lady of the bedchamber. Alert against plots which threaten to overthrow the crown, Cat realises everyone is suspect. Even the flatteringly attentive Sir Nicholas, a seductive rogue, has secrets to hide beneath his charming exterior.
Glory and tragedy, love and betrayal in the Age of Elizabeth.
