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Characters
Lady Grace Cavendish --- Maid of Honour to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth --- The ruling monarch of England.
Mrs. Champernowne --- Mistress of the Maids.
Lady Sarah Bartelmy --- One of the Queen's Maids of Honour; she shares a bedchamber with Grace and Mary Shelton.
Mary Shelton --- One of the Queen's Maids of Honour; she shares a bedchamber with Grace and Lady Sarah Bartelmy.
Ellie --- A laundry maid in the Queen's household and a friend of Lady Grace.
Masou --- An acrobat and tumbler in the Queen's Troupe, and a friend of Lady Grace.
Dr. Cavendish --- The Royal Physician and Grace's uncle.
Lady Jane Coningsby --- One of the Queen's Maids of Honour.
Sir William Cecil --- Secretary to the Council and one of the Queen's most trusted advisors.
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester --- Master of the Queen's Horse and Master of Ceremonies, and also one of Her Majesty's closest friends.
Will Somers --- The Queen's Fool and head of the Queen's Troupe, which stages entertainment for feasts, balls, and other royal gatherings.
Penelope Knollys --- One of the Queen's Maids of Honour.
Carmina Willoughby --- One of the Queen's Maids of Honour.
Mrs. Fadget --- Head Launderer and Ellie's boss.
Sir Thomas Gresham --- Her Majesty's Chief Financier.
Mr. Christopher Hatton --- Leader of the Queen's Guard.
Mrs. Teerlinc --- Head Limner (Painter) at the Court.
Nick Hilliard --- Painter and Miniaturist to the Crown.
Mr. Durdon --- a barber-surgeon and an aide to Dr. Cavendish, Grace's uncle.
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