London, England, 1483 King Edward IV is dead, plunging England into chaos. His brother Richard rides from the cold North in an attempt to take the reins of government and restore order, only to be crowned King Richard III... Cecily of Neville, famed matriarch of the House of York, is powerless to prevent the rapid turn of events - the inevitable battles, betrayals and murders that haunt her son Richard in his short-lived reign...