Court

Chapter One

27^th October 1575

Coldharbour House

“I wish you could have seen it,” said Mary enthusiastically.

“You should have been there,” said Philip.

Nan helped them remove their cloaks. All three were flushed from the chill evening walk along the Strand.

Philip took his mother’s hand gently in his. She clasped it and looked up at him through her veil.

“I would have li…