wars of the roses, 1455-1485

"Having taken care of Hastings's interference, Richard and his allies consolidate power. Meanwhile, King Edward V's coronation day is decided. For entertainment, a hunt is arranged, but behind the scenes the king and the royal princes have concocted a dastardly plot!"--Back cover.

"A final test stands between Richard and the throne. Having failed to kill Richard, Edward V and his younger brother are sent to the Tower of London. Now that his political enemies have vanished, will Richard finally be able to take the crown?"--Back cover.

"Having made a pact to collaborate, Richard and Buckingham purge one opponent after another. What will Richard do next in order to lay claim to the crown? Meanwhile, Elizabeth prepares for a counterattack..."--Back cover.

"Richard finally admits his own ambitions, just as King Edward and his court descend into chaos. Meanwhile, the dark secret about Richard's body is whispered throughout the kingdom. Awakened by betrayals and promises, Richard prepares to strike. . ."--Back cover.

"Reigning as king at last, Richard slips out of the banquet to celebrate in Buckingham's loving arms. But due to Richmond's behind-the-scenes machinations, Richard's happiness is short-lived. And when questions arise about the true parentage of Richard's son Edward, the very foundation of his rule is shaken"--Back cover.

When the death of Joan of Arc shows her the dangers faced by strong women, Jacquetta, a psychic descendant of a river goddess, studies alchemy and becomes the secret wife of Richard Woodville before returning to the court of Henry VI.

Although widowed in her early teens, Margaret Beaufort, the child-bride of Edmund Tudor, uses her determination of character and wily plotting to infiltrate the house of York under the guise of loyal friend and servant, undermine the support for Richard III, and ultimately ensure that her only son, Henry Tudor, triumphs as King of England.

England's King Edward becomes immersed in debauchery and falls under the spell of Jane. Meanwhile, George's life spirals out of control after the death of his wife, and Richard schemes with Buckingham and Catesby to arrest him and rid the palace of his trouble but things turn deadly. Meanwhile, the secret of Richard's body becomes an object of interest to everyone around him.

"Now that Edward has sired an heir, Richard is further from the throne than ever before. As losses mount on all sides of the battle to rule, loyalties are tested, and the scheming Margaret steps in with her own army to twist the war to fit her master plan"--Back cover.

"As the war between Lancaster and York rages on, the physical bond between Richard and Prince Edward becomes ever more apparent. Edward's loyalties are tested in the heat of battle as his wife, Anne, carries out a desperate act to protect their dominion"--Back cover.