In 1597, Britain has endured nearly a decade of oppressive rule under Spain’s King Philip. The Inquisition hunts heretics, and Queen Elizabeth is imprisoned in the Tower. Fear grips the nation, and rebellion seems impossible.
Playwright William Shakespeare, uninterested in politics, only seeks to entertain through his theatre. But when offered the chance to write a revolutionary play, Shakespeare faces a choice: remain silent or use his words to inspire the people of Britain to rise up.
With the Inquisition closing in, Shakespeare must decide if he’s willing to risk his life—and the lives of those he loves—for a chance to free his country.
Will his greatest work spark a rebellion or lead to his downfall?
