Here Lies Our Sovereign Lord

As Charles II enters the closing years of his reign, questions over the succession overshadow the stability he has worked to restore. The ambitions of the Duke of Monmouth, fears surrounding his Catholic brother James and growing political divisions threaten the future of the Stuart dynasty. While the king continues to enjoy the pleasures of court life, those around him prepare for a struggle that will shape Britain's future.

Jean Plaidy examines the political tensions that marked the final phase of Charles II's rule, weaving together the rivalries of ministers, courtiers and royal mistresses with the wider religious conflicts of Restoration England. The novel portrays a monarch determined to preserve peace while knowing that the greatest challenges lie ahead.