Requiem of the Rose King

Civil war grips Medieval England as the houses of York and Lancaster vie for the throne. Richard, the Duke of York's youngest son, wants nothing more than to see the duke crowned king, even as Richard struggles with an alienating secret.

The Duke of York has seized the capital and the throne, but he must still overcome Queen Margaret's army if he hopes to be crowned king. Richard, imprisoned in the Tower of London, can only speculate about the fortunes of war.

The Duke of York's death is a blow both to Richard and to the Yorkist cause, but an unforeseen setback gives the Earl of Warwick and Edward time to rally their forces. How will Richard face the coming battle and a world without the duke?

Edward, now king, enlists Richard to guard the secret of his affair with Elizabeth Woodville. Alone in the woods, Richard has an unexpected encounter that raises unsettling questions.

The Earl of Warwick seethes at his humiliation and loss of power caused by King Edward's marriage. Meanwhile, Richard's time with the earl's daughter, Anne, raises new possibilities in the young duke's mind.

The Earl of Warwick plots rebellion, and tensions mount between George and King Edward. The king refuses to doubt his comrade or his brother, but his trust may cost him his crown.

Richard and Catesby race to rescue the captive Edward, who has fallen into Warwick's hands. Meanwhile, Prince Edward is preoccupied with his position in England and his feelings for Richard.

The Yorkist cause seems desperate with Warwick championing the Lancastrian cause and Henry back on the throne. Edward entrusts Richard to carry out a secret mission that could reverse their fortunes.

The Yorkist cause seems desperate with Warwick championing the Lancastrian cause and Henry back on the throne. Edward entrusts Richard to carry out a secret mission that could reverse their fortunes.

Richard and Catesby continue their mission to win George back to the Yorkist cause. Meanwhile, Henry laments his position as Warwick raises an army to prevent Edward's return.

As Edward's and Warwick's forces finally clash, Richard races across the misty battlefield in search of King Henry, the target of his vengeance.

As Edward's and Warwick's forces finally clash, Richard races across the misty battlefield in search of King Henry, the target of his vengeance.

Warwick is dead and his army scattered, but Edward and the Yorkist forces still have to contend with Margaret's French army. How will Richard fare in battle after an unsettling encounter with Henry?

Warwick is dead and his army scattered, but Edward and the Yorkist forces still have to contend with Margaret's French army. How will Richard fare in battle after an unsettling encounter with Henry?

Richard stews in inner turmoil as Edward celebrates the Yorkist victory and George jockeys for position. When the question of the captive Henry's fate is raised, Richard is forced to make an irrevocable choice.

Memories of war fade as Edward IV celebrates his prosperous reign, but all is not well. Between the king's mysterious new mistress and George's open dissatisfaction, Richard may be force to act once more.

Richard and Buckingham have successfully framed George for a sorcerous plot against King Edward and now scheme to ensure he does not leave his prison cell alive. As Edward's health fails, the conspirators grow more urgent and more ruthless.

Edward IV's death sparks a scramble for control of his young successor, with the Woodvilles are determined to eliminate Richard. Buckingham has the potential to decide the outcome in Richard's favor, but fresh doubts threaten their alliance.

Edward IV's death sparks a scramble for control of his young successor, with the Woodvilles are determined to eliminate Richard. Buckingham has the potential to decide the outcome in Richard's favor, but fresh doubts threaten their alliance.

Elizabeth plots revenge from her sanctuary in Westminster Abbey, while Richard seeks support for a usurpation. All of their hopes and fears hang on the outcome of the next council.

Richard and Buckingham's plots come to a head in an open bid for the throne. But even if they outmaneuver Elizabeth and her sons, can Richard overcome his own mother?

Richard is determined to inaugurate a new reign with a banquet to remember, yet all is not as it seems. Anne is growing suspicious of her husband, Richard feels dissatisfied, and a mysterious figure is acting behind the scenes.

Buckingham questions his decisions after a night with Richard and a startling revelation. Meanwhile, rumors torment Richard as the protean Earl of Richmond schemes to stir up discontent.

Richmond's schemes erode Richard's support as the new king's health declines. A visit from Jane brings unwelcome news that threatens to open a rift between Richard and Buckingham.

Buckingham plots revolt as Richard waits for him in York, torn between romantic and familial affection. A growing web of conspirators accelerates events beyond their control.