London 1667. Acclaimed beauty and singer Harriet Gow is the star
performer at the famous Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, as well as the
favourite mistress of King Charles II. After seeing her perform,
Christopher Redmayne is likewise captivated so he is intrigued when the
King urgently summons him - it seems Harriet has been kidnapped.
Redmayne, with the help of his friend Jonathan Bale is engaged to
resolve this delicate affair and they quickly begin delving into
Harriet's background.
The façade of elegance soon begins to crumble in the face of their
investigations, and just as Redmayne and Bale start to question whether
Harriet is really the victim or the guilty party, a brutal murder
provides the answer...