Near the end of the fifteenth century, Richard Plantagenet - one of the two young princes rumoured-to-be murdered in the Tower of London by their uncle, Richard III re-emerged as a stunningly handsome young man seeking arms and monies to usurp the crown from the now King Henry VII, who referred to the would-be royal as the Perkin Warbeck.

Heir or pretender to the throne?

There has been much scholarly debate around this question, but it remains a mystery. Richard IV presents one plausible identity to this fascinating historical figure. The climatic and compelling ending is not only suprising but alsoheart-rending, as it explores the feelings of those within his wide public sphere of influence as well as his intimate relationships.

While maintaining the people, places, and events of history - the Battle of Bosworth, the War of the Roses, Richard Platagenet's arranged marrage to Katherine Gordon ( cousin of Scotland's James IV) - some have been conjured by the author within a tapestry of beautiful prose, rich dialogue, and plot twists that enhance the breadth of the depiction of Richard Plantagenet-Perkin Warbeck's life, as well as offering insight into the life in general in England and Europe in the late 1400s.

Whether it's the tragic separation from his close companion, Alphonse, or his encounter with Shielogue, the witch with the royal past, Richard IV engrosses the reader in a world of hardship, war, brutality, joviality, profound friendship, and love - all intertwined.

An insight into life in England and Eurpor in the latter part of the fifteenth century, with its pain and hardships, its good nature and jovial times. Abound in good dialogue and intriguing situations. Laced with love, comedy and brutal acts.

The two princes are confined to the towser, but soon to be rumoured that they had succumbed to murder there, to be then intertwined with the scheming of their uncle, Richard the third. Detailed are the events beforea nd after the battle of Bosworth common, and the tribulations encountered by Richard upon this staged field.

Elizabeth, the niece and lover of the king, who's brash nature and sexuality, drives her to many situations, both tragic and humorous.

The path of the prince Richard to his throne, is fraught with adventure and seductive encounters... The witch Dhielogue... The plots os poison... The palace at Flanders where dwells the duchess Margaret. With its passions, secrets, and evil doings.

Writen in some parts that related to the language of the times, but writ so it is easily followed.

Do not upon that last page take even one glance.

For you will not need to know what is writ by chance.

Take not one peek and do not fail for there upon that

very last page lies the answer to this intriguing tale.