The King's Favourite — Caroline Martin

Charged with high treason and sent to the Tower of London on suspicion of involvement in the Gunpowder Plot, Philip Blount leaves behind him his beautiful fiancee Honoria Summerwell. Her only hope in obtaining his release lies with Sir Gavin Hamilton, a handsome Scottish courtier, the King's favourite. The ruthless Sir Gavin, instantly attracted to Honoria, offers her Philip's life for her honour. She rejects him only to be told he will move heaven and earth to bring about her downfall. To his surprise, he is unable to carry out these threats. And why does the prospect of his marriage to the influential Lady Philomena Sidney suddenly lose enchantment? Can it be that he needs love more than all the things he has fought for -- power, wealth and the King's favour?