A political thriller advancing the theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford who penned Shakespeare s plays; set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I, and the Essex Rebellion against her.

Antonio Salieri believes that Mozart s music is divine. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. But he can t understand why God favored Mozart, such a vulgar creature, to be his instrument. Salieri s envy has made him an enemy of God whose greatness was evident in Mozart. He is set to take revenge.