The Players

Set in 1685 England, "The Players" unfolds during a tumultuous period following the civil war, as the Protestant Duke of Monmouth leads a rebellion against his Catholic uncle. With mounting danger and a brutal regime in place, a resilient group of allies, including Lady Jayne Harrier and her companions, navigate a landscape of secrets, alliances, and moral complexity in an effort to save accused men from execution. The novel explores themes of guile, loyalty, and compassion amidst the dark backdrop of The Bloody Assizes.