The Headsman of Whitehall is a historical novel written by Philip Sidney and published in 1905. The story takes place in 17th century England during the reign of King Charles II. The protagonist, Richard Lovell, is a young lawyer who is entrusted with the task of defending a woman accused of witchcraft. Lovell soon discovers that the case is more complicated than he first thought, and he becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving the King's...