The story begins in 1558 in the thriving town of Kingsbridge. Ned Willard, the son of a wealthy Protestant merchant family, returns home to find his world on the brink of chaos. He is deeply in love with Margery Fitzgerald, the daughter of a powerful Catholic family. Their romance is shattered by the religious divide:
After years of separation and danger, Ned and Margery finally find a quiet life together.
Years later, Ned is tasked with stopping Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators from blowing up Parliament, a final desperate attempt by Catholic radicals to reclaim power. 🕊️ A Legacy of Tolerance