Darnley V1: Or The Field Of The Cloth Of Gold is a historical novel written by George Payne Rainsford James in 1830. The book is set in the 16th century and follows the story of a young English nobleman named Henry Darnley. Darnley is sent to the court of King Francis I of France, where he becomes embroiled in the political and social intrigues of the time. The novel is based on the real-life events surrounding the famous meeting between King Henry...