In the aftermath of the bloody Wars of the Roses, Henry Tudor has seized the English crown, finally uniting the warring Houses of York and Lancaster through his marriage to Elizabeth of York. But Henry VII is haunted by Elizabeth's missing brothers. Then tragedy strikes at the heart of Henry's family, and it is against his own son.
In the aftermath of the bloody Wars of the Roses, Henry Tudor has seized the English crown, finally uniting the warring Houses of York and Lancaster t...
After less than a year as the wife of the frail Prince Arthur, the question of whether the marriage of The young Spanish widow, Katharine of Aragon was ever consummated will decide both her fate and England's. Henry, Arthur's younger, and the future king of England alone has the power to restore her position, but at what sacrifice?
After less than a year as the wife of the frail Prince Arthur, the question of whether the marriage of The young Spanish widow, Katharine of Aragon wa...
Whilst the young King Henry VIII basks in the pageants and games of his court, his doting queen's health and fortunes fade. Henry's affections for his older wife soon stray, leaving the lonely Katharine to instead use her marital sway to foreign advantage. With no legitimate heir yet born, Katherine once again begins to fear for her future.
Whilst the young King Henry VIII basks in the pageants and games of his court, his doting queen's health and fortunes fade. Henry's affections for his...
After twelve years of marriage, the once fortuitous union of Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon has declined into a loveless stalemate. Their only child, Mary, is disregarded as a suitable heir, and Henry's need for a legitimate son to protect the Tudor throne has turned him into a callous and greatly feared ruler.
After twelve years of marriage, the once fortuitous union of Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon has declined into a loveless stalemate. Their only chi...
Sullen-eyed and broken-hearted, fourteen-year-old Catherine de'Medici arrives in Marseilles to marry Henry of Orleans, second son of the King of France. On the promise of a dowry fit for a king, Catherine has left her true love in Italy, forced into trading her future for a stake in the French crown.
Sullen-eyed and broken-hearted, fourteen-year-old Catherine de'Medici arrives in Marseilles to marry Henry of Orleans, second son of the King of Franc...
When Catherine de' Medici was forced to marry Henry of Orleans, her's was not the only heart broken. Jeanne of Navarre once dreamed of marrying this same prince. And so both Catherine and Jeanne's lives are set on unwanted paths, destined to cross in affairs of state, love and faith, driving them to become deadly political rivals.
When Catherine de' Medici was forced to marry Henry of Orleans, her's was not the only heart broken. Jeanne of Navarre once dreamed of marrying this s...
At the decadent French court of King Francois, the young Anne Boleyn grows into an enigmatic and striking woman, a temptation to many courtiers. But whilst Anne's ambitions are high, she has learned from her sister's unfortunate reputation. Unlike Mary, Anne refuses to become even a King's mistress.
At the decadent French court of King Francois, the young Anne Boleyn grows into an enigmatic and striking woman, a temptation to many courtiers. But w...
Henry VII once warned his son, the future King of England, not to trust Thomas More. Years later, the same son made More his confidante and advisor. But, the allegiance was dangerously one-sided. A family man, lawyer and writer, More's ambitions were humble, whilst Henry's were endless.
Henry VII once warned his son, the future King of England, not to trust Thomas More. Years later, the same son made More his confidante and advisor. B...
When King Henry VII negotiates peace with Scotland, his daughter's hand in marriage to James IV is the ultimate prize. Margaret Tudor leaves England and accepts her fate unquestioningly. But to her surprise she falls in love with the fearsome Scottish King. But, neither the marriage nor the peace are to last.
When King Henry VII negotiates peace with Scotland, his daughter's hand in marriage to James IV is the ultimate prize. Margaret Tudor leaves England a...
When William X dies, the duchy of Aquitaine is left to his fifteen year-old daughter, Eleanor. Eleanor grows into a romantic and beautiful queen, and is determined to rule Aquitaine using her husband's power as King of France. Her resolve knows no limit and, in the years to follow she was to become one of history's most scandalous queens.
When William X dies, the duchy of Aquitaine is left to his fifteen year-old daughter, Eleanor. Eleanor grows into a romantic and beautiful queen, and ...
