Will Montague serves as a page to Prince Edward, the son of King Henry VIII. As the King's favored attendant, Will attracts numerous adversaries within the Court. These rivals manipulate the King into believing that Will's father has engaged in treason, resulting in Will's imprisonment in Newgate. In a desperate bid for freedom, Will escapes from Hampton Court and seeks refuge in the shadowy alleys of London. In a moment of peril, he is saved by a destitute boy named Nick Drew. Together, they must confront the threats of imprisonment and death as they embark on a daring quest to liberate Will's father.