Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
When 12-year-old Nicola leaves Troupe Brufort and serves as the fool for Mary, Queen of Scots, she experiences the political and religious upheavals in both France and Scotland.
Synopsis
Nicola Ambruzzi, a poor traveling player, is an unlikely person to end up "fool" and friend to Mary Queen of Scots. Yet as Mary is caught in the winds of fate--running from France to Scotland, confronted by rebellious lords and her unpredictable Scots--Nicola is there, buffeting and aiding the queen with her wit and wiles.