In 1666, plague and fire will pull them asunder. But love will overcome. In a privileged role as Maid of Honor to the Queen of England, Miss Mary Hook should be content, but her companions’ lack of morals makes her miserable. When the plague forces the Royal court to leave ... more >
“Have you found that ideal man yet?” There was only one man at the court of King Charles II that Miss Mary Hook could contemplate marrying — Prince Rupert was undoubtedly the most interesting, most intelligent, most honorable, chivalrous and handsome man at Court. If only she could find a ... more >
“His design was strictly honorable: to rob a lady of her fortune by way of marriage.” (Henry Fielding, Tom Jones) It’s the spring of 1666, and Kit Fitzgeorge, a disabled mercenary soldier, finds himself in desperate straits, unable to earn an honorable living but unwilling to beg charity. To provide ... more >