Crimson Rose

Set in 1587, this story centers around the tumultuous opening of Christopher Marlowe’s play "Tamburlaine" at the Rose Theatre, which is marred by a deadly shooting on opening night. As Marlowe seeks to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of Eleanor Merchant and the involvement of a young William Shakespeare, the investigation reveals a darker, more complex intrigue. The case also draws the attention of Queen’s spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham, hinting at deeper political and personal stakes.