wars of the roses, 1455-1485

"Chaos reigns over the house of both York and Lancaster as they grapple for the throne. No sooner does the advantage seem to favor one over the other than the tide abruptly turns. And once again, it is Richard who must bear the brunt of another vicious sea change."--Back cover.

"Ten years after the king's death, things have changed for Richard. The siblings' feud has deepened, and the witch Jane tempts the new king with her mysterious charms. In this swirl of human desire, Richard reaches toward the future and rises again in defense of the York family!"--Back cover.

"Richard and Henry grow closer--but Margaret Lancaster's son, jealous of their burgeoning intimacy, plots against them. Meanwhile, news of King Edward's secret marriage to the duplicitous Elizabeth sours relations between England and France. In the midst of the chaos, Richard receives a dangerous but intriguing proposition"--Back cover.

"An uprising draws King Edward, with Richard at his side, to battle. The aftermath could result in a new king. But who will take the throne? If Richard has anything to say about it, it will be neither of his brothers"--Back cover.

In medieval England, during the age of the Wars of the Roses, a fierce battle rages between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. Young Richard of the House of York is determined that his family will ascend the throne...but he's hiding a secret that could destroy everything he desires.

"Richard's father, the patriarch of the House of York, seems poised to become king of medieval England during the Wars of the Roses. But just as success appears imminent, he is attacked. Now in the midst of deep despair, Richard acts out in revenge and must face a powerful and beautiful new enemy"--Back cover.

A savage civil war between two royal families has just concluded, but even as the newly installed King Edward takes the reins of power, his ruthless, physically deformed younger brother Richard sets in motion a scheme to claim the crown for himself.

Discusses the history of the Wars of the Roses.

Elizabeth Woodville, a beautiful and ambitious woman, catches the eye of a newly crowned boy king, secretly marries him, and ascends to royalty while fighting for her family's success.