Murder in the Stuart Court
Not Just the Tudors
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The Downfall of Thomas Overbury
This chapter chronicles the rise and fall of Thomas Overbury amidst the tumultuous Jacobean court, focusing on his friendship with Robert Carr and ensuing political rivalry. It examines the tragic consequences of ambition and jealousy as Carr's romance with the Countess of Essex leads to Overbury's imprisonment and mysterious death. The narrative unfolds the subsequent murder plot against Overbury, exploring the complexities of court politics and the contrasting legal fortunes of the powerful involved.
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