The Lady of the Tower
DRAMA HISTORICAL FICTION MEMOIR ROMANCE BIOGRAPHICAL
17th Century or Earlier
Elizabeth St.John
Logline
Orphaned Lucy St.John, described as "the most beautiful of all," defies English society by carving her own path through the decadent Stuart court. In 1609, the early days of the rule of James I are a time of glittering pageantry and cutthroat ambition, when the most dangerous thing one can do is fall in love. Lucy catches the eye of the Earl of Suffolk, but her envious sister Barbara is determined to ruin her happiness. Exiling herself from the court, Lucy has to find her own path through life, marrying a favorite of the king and becoming mistress of the Tower of London. But with great wealth comes betrayal, leaving Lucy to fight for her survival—and her honor—in a world of deceit and debauchery. Elizabeth St.John tells this dramatic story of love, betrayal, family bonds and loyalty through the eyes of her ancestor Lucy and her family’s surviving diaries, letters and court papers.
Genre
Drama, Historical Fiction, Memoir, Romance, Biographical,
Short Summary
An orphan, despised by her stepmother and jealous sister for her beauty and brains, this is a quest story set in 17thC England. Young Lucy challenges society's rules and in her role of The Lady of the Tower cares for the prisoners and plays the political games necessary to keep her family in favor.
Setting
The Tower of London, the Palace of Whitehall and country houses and castles in England and Wales.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Lucy St.John, later Lucy, Lady Apsley
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Empathetic, Outspoken, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Engaging, Faithful, Adventurous, Charming, Educated, Gracious, Heroic, Honorable, Beautiful, Confident
Additional Character Details
Name: Barbara St.John
Age: 27
Gender: Female
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Seductive, Aggressive, Badass, Charming, Greedy, Manipulative, Power-hungry, Adventurous, Complex, Secretive, Villainous
Additional Character Details
Name: Sir Allen Apsley
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Aspiring, Patriotic, Perseverance, Strong Moral Code, Adventurous, Confident, Faithful, Heroic, Masculine, Complex
Additional Character Details
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