Mary Stuart, den unge kvinnen verden skulle bli kjent med som dronning over Skottland. Hun er ung, vakker og klar for den kronglete veien til makten. Hun reiser til Frankrike for å sikre alliansen med dem og her møter hun den vakre prins Francis. Politikk, religion og skjulte agendaer forsøker å holde dem fraskilt.
Joseph and Lindsey are a famous, talented, and wealthy young couple who reside in their hometown of Plotagon City, and have earned the title of Plotagon City's most famous and richest couple. They have appeared in films and television shows, including their favorite, Love Birds. Joseph's siblings and friends support him and Lindsey's relationship; however, Joseph's incarcerated and maniacal ex-girlfriend Beryl opposes the relationship.
A look at a seemingly placid New England town that is actually wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy, all told through the lens of Olive, whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. The story spans 25 years and focuses on Olive's relationships with her husband, Henry, the good-hearted and kindly town pharmacist; their son, Christopher, who resents his mother's approach to parenting; and other members of their community.