Richard, Duke of York; Or, the Contention of York and Lancaster. as Altered by E. Keen from Shakespeare's Three Parts of Henry Vi

by E. Keen

First published 2020

Richard, Duke of York, stands at the center of England's bloodiest dynastic struggle. The Houses of York and Lancaster tear the kingdom apart as nobles choose sides in a war that will reshape the monarchy forever. York presses his claim to the throne against the weak King Henry VI, while Queen Margaret fights desperately to protect her husband's crown and her son's inheritance. Battles rage across England as former allies become enemies and family bonds shatter under the weight of ambition. E. Keen condenses Shakespeare's sprawling Henry VI trilogy into this focused theatrical adaptation, bringing the chaos and violence of the Wars of the Roses to vivid life on stage. The play follows the rise of the York faction and the tragic fall of Henry's reign, setting the stage for the brutal conflict that will consume England for decades.

Genres: drama, adaptations, literary-fiction, historical-fiction

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue

Setting: England

Period: Wars of the Roses

112 pages · Paperback · HardPress Limited

Content warnings: violence

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