A squire of low degree- Robert Carr catches the eye of King James. King James welcomes him into his Court and his heart- elevating him to one of the most powerful men in England. Carr suddenly finds himself a peer to the most noble of blood, and also one of the most hated. Desperate to find a powerful ally Carr charms the illustrious Frances, Countess of Essex. Frances was born a Howard, whose family holds the most powerful offices in England. A family whose name is respected ans as much feared. Frances has seduced Henry, the Prince of Wales whom she has fought for and finally won....... yet somehow she finds herself enchanted by this Scottishman Carr, the Kings presumed lover. Secretly, together they embark on a forbidden romance that leads them to a place neither could have ever imagined. From the Royal Chambers to the dark back alleys of London's poison mongers - this novels brings you back to the life and times of Stuart England. When hearts beat as passionately then as they do today and murder was much more foul. This novel is based on the actual events that took place in the reign of King James I. Treachery, treason and murder set the stage for this most scandalous tale in the Stuart Court.