Nola Augustson

Racial tension builds when the body of a man is discovered lynched.

Mary struggles to survive childbirth, and Elizabeth discovers that someone in her inner circle caused the death of someone close to her.

Queen Mary tests her brother James to confirm his loyalty after hearing about his meeting with John Knox, and Queen Elizabeth agrees to help Lord Darnley in an attempt to sabotage the powerful suitor's relationship with Mary.

Gideon shows Mary what life would be like if she chose love, Catherine struggles to cover King Charles' unpredictable behaviour, and Claude finds an unexpected enemy.

Mary pursues her quest for justice as she launches a counter-attack on her conspirators, and Elizabeth suffers a major setback that turns her world upside down.

Queen Mary discovers a leak amongst her advisers and sets out to uncover the traitor. Queen Elizabeth enlists Narcisse to further her quest for supremacy, and Catherine goes to extreme measures to regain some of her lost power.