Several commenters here recommended The Greenwich Phantom. I looked and I found this:
"She is the Eighth Wonder of the World," breathed a breathless courtier as Lady Arbella Stuart passed before the group of virile young swains, a vision of loveliness and heaven. "Keep away from her, man," growled another. "She's already done for Raleigh."
There is a Greenwich connection, I promise. Also, there are "simmering loins." Now read on.
