REQUIEM OF THE ROSE KING GN (2025)

"By Aya Kanno In medieval England, during the age of the Wars of the Roses, a fierce battle rages between the House of York and the House of Lancaster. Young Richard of the House of York is determined that his family will ascend the throne but he's hiding a secret that could destroy everything he desires."

"Richard's father, the patriarch of the House of York, seems poised to become king of medieval England during the Wars of the Roses. But just as success appears imminent, he is attacked. Now in the midst of deep despair, Richard acts out in revenge and must face a powerful and beautiful new enemy."

"Richard and Henry grow closer - but Margaret Lancaster's son, jealous of their burgeoning intimacy, plots against them. Meanwhile, news of King Edward's secret marriage to the duplicitous Elizabeth sours relations between England and France. In the midst of the chaos, Richard receives a dangerous but intriguing proposition. For older teen audiences. "

"An uprising draws King Edward, with Richard at his side, to battle. The aftermath could result in a new king. But who will take the throne? If Richard has anything to say about it, it will be neither of his brothers. For older teen audiences. "

"Chaos reigns over the houses of both York and Lancaster as they grapple for the throne. No sooner does the advantage seem to favor one over the other than the tide abruptly turns. And once again, it is Richard who must bear the brunt of another vicious sea change. For older teen audiences. "

"By Aya Kanno Synopsis Now that Edward has sired an heir, Richard is further from the throne than ever before. As losses mount on all sides of the battle to rule, loyalties are tested, and the scheming Margaret steps in with her own army to twist the war to fit her master plan. For older teen audiences."

"Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare's Richard III, Aya Kanno's dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil. For older teen audiences."

"Ten years after the king's death, things have changed for Richard. His feud with his sibling has deepened, and the witch Jane tempts the new king with her mysterious charms. In this swirl of human desire, Richard reaches toward his own future and rises again in defense of the York family! For older teen audiences. "

"England's new king, now a slave to the witch Jane, gives himself over entirely to debauchery. Richard, unable to overlook George's constant errors, schemes to arrest his brother, just as a killer who resembles Richard himself is conspiring behind closed doors. Meanwhile, Richard's mysterious body becomes an object of interest "

"Richard accepts his own ambitions, just as King Edward and his court descend into chaos. The past, in the form of the closely guarded secret about Richard's body, is finally coming to light. Awakened by betrayals and promises, Richard is about to begin his strike... For older teen audiences. "

"Having made a pact to collaborate, Richard and Buckingham purge one opponent after the next. What will Richard do next in order to lay claim to the crown? Meanwhile, Elizabeth prepares for a counterattack For older teen audiences. "

"Having taken care of Hastings's interference, Richard and his allies consolidate power."

"Richard, the ambitious third son of the House of York, believes he is cursed, damned from birth to eternal darkness. But is it truly fate that sets him on the path to personal destruction? Or his own tormented longings? Based on an early draft of Shakespeare's Richard III, Aya Kanno's dark fantasy finds the man who could be king standing between worlds, between classes, between good and evil. A final test stands between Richard and the throne. Having failed to kill Richard, Edward the Fifth and his younger brother are sent to the Tower of London. His political enemies have vanished, but when he is but a single step from the throne, Richard is rejected by the people of the nation. Will he be able to take the crown?! For readers ages 16 and up. "

Reigning as king at last, Richard slips out of the banquet to celebrate in Buckingham's loving arms. Meanwhile, due to the behind-the-scenes machinations of Richmond, a Lancaster with his sights set on the throne, his happiness starts to lose its color. Questions arise about the true parentage of Richard's son Edward, shaking the foundations of his rule. Richard and Buckingham are faced with a test of their love! For older teen audiences.

Stunned by how their future prospects have changed, Buckingham orders Tyrrell to kill Richard, who may be pregnant, and schemes to win Lord Stanley and the other lords over to his cause. But in exchange for their cooperation, Lord Stanley's faction orders the murder of the two young princes! For older teen audiences.

When Buckingham mounts a rebellion, Richard is compelled to cross swords with the man who was formerly his other half. Meanwhile, the web of atrocities that Richmond weaves begins to tear Richard's authority apart! For older teen audiences.

Richard, mourning his loved one, tumbles in a wave of grief. Still, he finds the strength to stand again and hold up his sword with a mighty righteousness as the showdown with Richmond begins. The curtain finally rises on the Battle of Bosworth, and the story of King Richard and the War of the Roses comes full circle. For older teen audiences.