The night of August 24, 1572, is referred to as the Massacre of St. Bartholomew. Back in France a religious war is raging. Inorder to inflict serenity that a forced wedding is arranged between also the Hugenot King Henri of Navarre, sister of the immature Catholic King Charles IX, and Margot de Valois. By ordering poisonings, assaults, and instigations her behindthescenes power is maintained by catherine of Medici.