Kenilworth III-IV

by Walter Scott

"Kenilworth III-IV" by Walter Scott is a historical romance novel first published in 1821. Set in Elizabethan England, it follows the secret marriage between the ambitious Earl of Leicester and Amy Robsart. While the Earl courts Queen Elizabeth's favor, his wife remains hidden away, her existence a dangerous secret that could destroy his rise to power. As intrigue deepens at Kenilworth Castle, loyal friends attempt rescue while a ruthless steward pursues his own dark designs, leading toward a tragic revelation.