Sovereigns, Scandals and Secrets The Court of King Henry VIII is ruled by fear, greed and jealousy. As a young girl of humble birth, Claire is destined for a life of obscurity, until a chance encounter with the vivacious Lady Anne Boleyn plunges her into the treacherous world of the power hungry aristocracy. Claire may only be a low ranking servant, but if there is one thing she learns from the ruthlessly ambitious nobility, it's that her future lies in her own hands. A life of happiness and fulfilment is within her reach, she just needs to be audacious enough to grasp it. In a captivating blend of fact and fiction, this tale weaves together the threads of love, passion and betrayal. In a world of constantly changing allegiances, those prepared to gamble for wealth. power and prestige are rewarded only if they are prepared to pay the ultimate price.