A New Way To Know: Curiosity Isn't a Flaw, It's a Revolution.

In a world ruled by kings, queens, and strict rules, young Francis Bacon is anything but ordinary. While other boys memorize Latin verbs and follow orders without question, Francis asks the questions no one else dares to ask: Why does water move the way it does? How do bees know exactly where to go? And what if the world isn't exactly what the books say it is?

From the bustling halls of Queen Elizabeth's court to the risky friendships with ambitious nobles, Francis must navigate loss, loyalt...