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  1. Chapter 1

    Epigraph

    The epigraph quotes Shakespeare's King Henry IV Part II, posing the question 'Under which King, Bezonian?' which sets the stage for themes of political allegiance and divided loyalties.

  2. Chapter 2

    Dedication

    The author dedicates the book to their mother and father.

  3. Chapter 3

    The Great Roxhythe

    The chapter introduces the enigmatic and powerful Lord Roxhythe, a master of political intrigue and espionage in the court of King Charles II. Through a series of vignettes, it explores his complex relationships, his manipulation of events and people, and the duality of his public persona versus his private machinations. The narrative delves into his past, his loyalties, and the web of secrets that define his influence.

  4. Chapter 4

    Book I: The Ways Run Parallel

    The chapter introduces the parallel paths of Lord Roxhythe and his son Christopher Dart, setting the stage for their intertwined fates amid the political and religious turmoil of Restoration England.

  5. Chapter 5

    I: The King and His Favourite

    King Charles II summons his favourite, Lord Roxhythe, to his private closet to discuss a secret plan. The King is in financial straits and seeks to avoid dependence on Louis XIV by turning to his nephew, William of Orange. He proposes to use Roxhythe as his envoy to the Hague to negotiate with William, aiming to overthrow De Witt and make William Stadtholder in exchange for yearly tribute to England. Roxhythe expresses skepticism about the scheme and the trustworthiness of Buckingham and Ashley, but agrees to serve the King.

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  1. Chapter 6II: The King His Councillors
  2. Chapter 7III: Christopher Dart
  3. Chapter 8IV: Flushing
  4. Chapter 9Mynheer de Staal
  5. Chapter 10VI: Roderick Dart
  6. Chapter 11VII: William of Orange
  7. Chapter 12IX: The King of England
  8. Chapter 13Book II: The Ways Diverge
  9. Chapter 14I: January, 1669
  10. Chapter 15II: The Offer
  11. Chapter 16III: Her Ladyship
  12. Chapter 17IV: Her Ladyship's Perplexity
  13. Chapter 18V: Lady Crewe
  14. Chapter 19VI: The Price
  15. Chapter 20VII: The First Seed of Doubt
  16. Chapter 21VIII: Madame
  17. Chapter 22IX: The Growth of the Seed
  18. Chapter 23X: May, 1670
  19. Chapter 24XI: Unrest
  20. Chapter 25Book III: Quo Vadis?
  21. Chapter 26I: Whitehall
  22. Chapter 27II: The Husband
  23. Chapter 28III: The Challenge
  24. Chapter 29IV: Progression
  25. Chapter 30The Most Noble the Marquis
  26. Chapter 31VI: The King His Will
  27. Chapter 32VII: The Hand of Fate
  28. Chapter 33VIII: The Amiable Mr. Milward Again
  29. Chapter 34IX: Disillusionment
  30. Chapter 35X: The Bitter Hour
  31. Chapter 36Book IV: The One Part
  32. Chapter 37I: The New Master
  33. Chapter 38II: The Coming of William
  34. Chapter 39III: La Kéroualle
  35. Chapter 40IV: The Meeting
  36. Chapter 41V: Discord
  37. Chapter 42VI: The Decision
  38. Chapter 43VII: The Revenge
  39. Chapter 44VIII: The Haven
  40. Chapter 45Book V: The Other Part
  41. Chapter 46I: The Triple Game
  42. Chapter 47II: The Schemers
  43. Chapter 48III: Agitations
  44. Chapter 49IV: The King His Triumph
  45. Chapter 50Plots
  46. Chapter 51VI: Monmouth
  47. Chapter 52February, 1685
  48. Chapter 53VIII: The Losing Game
  49. Chapter 54IX: The Sunderlands
  50. Chapter 55X: The Shot
  51. Chapter 56XI: The Great Roxhythe