A historical novel set in Elizabethan England, telling the story of William Shakespeare's involvement in a secret plot to give Queen Elizabeth a special Christmas gift. The novel weaves together fact and fiction to create a vivid portrait of life in the court of Queen Elizabeth and the colorful world of Elizabethan theater. The author's mastery of language and eye for historical detail make this book a delightful and informative read for anyone interested in this fascinating period of English history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.