Chastelard is a haunting historical tragedy set in sixteenth-century Scotland and France. The novel follows Pierre de Chastelard, a young French poet and nobleman who accompanies Mary, Queen of Scots, on her return from France to her troubled homeland. Consumed by a dangerous, unrequited passion for the young queen, Chastelard's devotion deepens into obsession. Twice discovered hiding in her chamber, he faces the ultimate consequence of his love. As political intrigue swirls around the crown and religious conflict divides the nation, Chastelard must choose between silence and betrayal—a choice that leads inexorably to the scaffold. A poignant meditation on love, honor, and doomed devotion.
