Leah Redmond Chang

Catherine de' Medici's story begins in a convent stormed by soldiers intent on seizing the key to power in Florence. It ends with her as the controversial queen mother of France, a woman both revered and reviled.

Mary, Queen of Scots' story begins in Scotland and ends in England. A queen turned traitor, from the confines of her English prison she longs for the idyll of her childhood in France.

Elisabeth de Valois' story begins in France. It ends tragically in Spain as a cherished queen consort and mother - one who must make the ultimate sacrifice for her kingdom.

Catherine, Mary and Elisabeth lived at the French court together for many years before scattering to different kingdoms. These years bound them to one another through blood and marriage, alliance and friendship; bonds that were tested when the women were forced to take on new roles.