MADAME SERPENT

THE ITALIAN WOMAN

Loved by few and feared by many, Catherine de' Medici was married to King Henri of France. After his death she became a most powerful figure at the French Court. Upholding her son's rights as civil war raged, one of her most fervent enemies was Jeanne D' Albret, Queen of Navarre, and a Hugenot supporte.

THE THISTLE AND THE ROSE

Margaret Tudor, daughter of Henry VII is forced to marry James IV of Scotland as part of a peace treaty. Unexpectedly she falls in love with James, but neither the marriage or the peace last. When her husband is killed in battle, Margaret knows, once again, that her destiny is not in her own hands.

UNEASY LIES THE HEAD

After the Wars of the Roses, Henry Tudor seizes the crown, and by marrying Elizabeth of York unites the houses of York and Lancaster. Despite bringing peace and prosperity to the country, Henry never feels secure on his throne.