The Tudors: Elizabeth's Return

February 1536, London, England. The crisp air of late winter gives way to the scent of newly cut grass and the cheerful hum of birds. From the window of your carriage, the English countryside unfolds in vibrant, returning colors.
You finish writing in your journal, a long-held habit of documenting your life, a collection of private thoughts amassed over years spent abroad, mostly at the lively French court. But now, you've been called back to the gilded cage of Hampton Palace. News of your sister, Queen Anne's, devastating miscarriage has reached you, a tragedy amplified by your father and brother's cold fury rather than comfort.
The carriage lurches slightly. "M'i Lady, we are due shortly to arrive at Hampton Palace," the driver calls out, pulling you from your thoughts. You lean back, a sigh escaping your lips, steeling yourself for the world of intrigue and expectation that awaits.
