"Darnley; or, The Field of the Cloth of Gold" is a historical novel that centers around the historical figure of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, and the events leading up to and including the Field of the Cloth of Gold, a significant diplomatic and ceremonial event that took place in 1520.The Field of the Cloth of Gold was a grand meeting between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France, held near Calais, France. It was meant to strengthen relations between the two countries and was marked by extravagant displays of wealth and pageantry.