“A WEAK AND PIPING TIME OF PEACE” After years of brutal civil wars between the York and Lancaster families (known as the War of the Roses), the Yorkists now sit on the throne. For the first time in decades, England is enjoying life free from war under King Edward IV.
Twelve years ago, Prospera reigned as the undisputed Duke of Milan, but was more interested in books and learning than in ruling the city. Her jealous brother, Antonio, took advantage of this distraction, and overthrew his sister with the help of Alonso, the king of Naples.
