Richard Plantagenet has devoted his entire life to gaining the strength necessary to stand beside his father, the Duke of York. Together they have fought to restore England"s crown from King Henry VI and the Lancastrian house. Yet young Richard conceals a secret—one that his mother despises, and the harsh voices inside him constantly echo. Despite his inner conflict, he finds comfort in his father"s affection. When the War of the Roses turns increasingly bloody, Richard"s fierce aspirations swell while his old loyalties fracture, endangering the family"s quest for triumph. The battlefield"s roar grows louder, the weight of destiny presses upon him. He wrestles with duty versus desire, knowing that any misstep could doom his lineage for the realm.
