"Innocent romance and bleak deception create a believable heroine and an intriguing plot." Historical Novel Society
Lucy St.John, a highborn orphan at King James's glittering court, is drawn into a dangerous affair with the Earl of Suffolk -- a choice that earns powerful enemies. Betrayed by her sister Barbara and cast out by the formidable Countess of Rochester, Lucy's life is shattered, but she refuses to accept defeat.

Using her intelligence, education, and skill in healing, Lucy rises to become mistress of the Tower of London, facing plague, political upheaval, and the executions of both enemies and friends. As her sister's ambition aligns with the Duke of Buckingham, Lucy must navigate a treacherous world of deceit and shifting loyalties to protect her honour, her family, and her very survival.

Based on the true story of Elizabeth St.John's ancestor, Lucy St.John, this critically acclaimed novel offers a vivid portrayal of one woman's resilience in the face of betrayal, and her courageous journey through the turbulent politics of seventeenth-century England.

"Elizabeth St.John has brought the Stuart Court vividly to life. She weaves together the known facts of Lucy's life with colourful scenes of fictional imagination." Historical Novel Society

"A real page turner and a fascinating historical read." Reader's Favorite Five Stars

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• Publication Date: January 29, 2016
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• Print Length: 420 Pages
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