Gaston de Blondeville

Set against the backdrop of a royal celebration, the story unfolds as King Henry III's festivities take a dark turn. The joyous atmosphere is shattered when merchant Hugh Woodreeve accuses Sir Gaston de Blondeville, the guest of honor, of murdering his kinsman. This unexpected accusation threatens to unravel the celebrations and plunge the court into chaos, raising questions of justice and loyalty amidst the revelry.