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Part One

The Deravenels

Dangerous Triangle

Edward was of a gentle nature and cheerful aspect: nevertheless should he assume an angry countenance he could appear very terrible to beholders. He was easy of access to his friends and to others, even the least notable.

Dominic Mancini

When the Plantagenets started to kill each other the downfall of the dynasty began.

London citizen: 15th century

Ah, me, I see the ruin of my House!

The tiger now hath seiz’d the gentle hind;

Insulting tyranny brings to jet

Upon the innocent and aweless throne:-

Welcome destruction, blood and massacre!

I see, as in a map, the end of all.

William Shakespeare:

Richard III,

Act II, Scene IV