Book I of The Cousins’ War. Elizabeth Woodville, of the House of Lancaster, is widowed when her husband is killed in battle. Aided and abetted by her ambitious and witchcraft-skilled mother Jacquetta, Elizabeth seduces and marries, in secret, King Edward IV of the House of York. Violent conflict, other claimants to Edward’s throne, betrayal and murder dominate Elizabeth’s life as Queen of England, passionate wife to Edward and devoted mother to her children.