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Richard III

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The death of Edward IV of England leaves a power vacuum

1483: The death of Edward IV of England leaves a power vacuum ready to be filled by anyone with the strength and cunning to take the throne. Edward IV leaves his brother, Richard Duke of Gloucester as Regent for the 5yr old new King Edward V. This angers several people who wanted the powerful role for themselves with plans to grab the ultimate prize from the underage King. Chief amongst them is Margaret Beaufort, Lady Stanley, the last Lancastrian Heiress ready to claim the throne for her son Henry Tudor, and the Dowager Queen Elizabeth who seeks to rule in the name of her son, Edward V. Who amongst them will win? Who will lose this bloody chess match for the Throne of England?