The evil Unseleighe Sidhe attempt to prevent the rise to the throne of a red-haired child destined to usher in a golden age, while the good Sidhe of Elhame Avalon endeavor to ensure that the child will become Queen Elizabeth I.

The evil elf-lord Vidal Dhu plots to retain his power over the throne of England.

In the wake of Henry VIII's death, a young Princess Elizabeth is confronted by enemies--both human and supernatural--who will do anything to keep her from the throne of England.