Firstborn

In this short prequel to Elizabeth of York, The Last White Rose, the young princess is born - and the future of England hangs in the balance.

The Palace of Westminster, 1466. As the Queen of England lies in her chamber, exhausted from childbirth, the court awaits news of the longed-for heir...

King Edward prays for a son to ensure the succession of his line. Godfather Warwick knows his influence over the King cannot last. Grandmother Cecily hopes her new grandchild will one day bring great fortune to England. Lord Hastings fears the growing hostility within King Edward's inner circle. The boy Henry does not yet know his own significance. Uncle Richard visits the new baby - and dreams that night of a golden crown...