In the court of Henry VIII, it was dangerous for a woman to catch the king's eye. Beautiful cousins Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard are both to learn that Henry's passion is all-consuming — and fickle. For Anne Boleyn, being King Henry's mistress gives her a position of power; being his queen puts her life in jeopardy. Catherine Howard's beauty and innocence attract the king, but a past mistake is destined to haunt her.