In 1586, Antonía Barclay embarks on a quest to find her real mother, Mary Queen of Scots, that launches a series of sensational events that entangle her lover, her family, and her enemies alike. Despite having reached marriageable age, Antonia Barclay wants nothing to do with matrimony, much to the much to the despair of her family-until she meets Breck Claymore. Along the way, Sir Basil Throckmorton, a well-known villain and alchemist, kidnaps the beautiful Antonía and schemes to use her to pave his way to the English throne. If Breck Claymore, Antonía's partner in love, does not find her soon, she will be forced to wed Sir Basil, and both Scotland and England will fall under his control.