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* FinancialAbuse: George controls Anne's money so he controls her, and he plans to steal that money.
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* BondingOverMissingParents: Both Richard and Francis have lost their fathers to the war, albeit on opposite sides.
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* FamilyMan: Once he marries Anne, Richard devotes himself to her and his children.
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* TheFettered: Richard takes honor and loyalty very seriously, and he makes sacrifices for it.
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* GoodBadGirl: Jane eventually settles down, after enjoying her hedonistic youth.
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* LoveTriangle: Becomes the center of one between Edward and Will.
* LoveTriangle: Becomes the center of one between Edward and Will.
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* TheHeart: Edmund calls his brothers out when necessary, advises them kindly when necessary.
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* PluckyGirl: Her resourcefulness and can-do attitude is often a help to Anne.
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!! Jane Shore
* EthicalSlut: As mistress to Will and Edward, Jane is honest and open.
* GoodBadGirl: Jane eventually settles down, after enjoying her hedonistic youth.
!! Jane Shore
* EthicalSlut: As mistress to Will and Edward, Jane is honest and open.
* GoodBadGirl: Jane eventually settles down, after enjoying her hedonistic youth.
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* WeakWilled: Unlike his brothers, George is easily manipulated, flattered and led down the wrong path.
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* SympatheticAdulterer: Francis is in an unhappy ArrangedMarriage but falls in love with Veronique.
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!! Véronique de Crecy
* BetaCouple: She is one half of the book's beta couple, with Francis Lovell.
* BestFriend: She's Anne's best friend and comes up with a way to save her from George, until Richard can.
* PluckyGirl: Her resourcefulness and can-do attitude is often a help to Anne.
!! Véronique de Crecy
* BetaCouple: She is one half of the book's beta couple, with Francis Lovell.
* BestFriend: She's Anne's best friend and comes up with a way to save her from George, until Richard can.
* PluckyGirl: Her resourcefulness and can-do attitude is often a help to Anne.
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* TheDeterminator: Once Richard sets his mind on a course, there is little that will stop him. He may not initially want to be king, but when he feels that he doesn't have a choice and it is his right, he pursues the crown ruthlessly.
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* ReluctantRuler: Richard was happy ruling his northern holdings on behalf of his brother the king, whose death devastates him. He was also fully prepared to be the Lord Protector for his young nephew. But when he realizes The Woodvilles will not only never let him rule for the boy and are conspiring against him, he is embraces the genuine evidence that his brother's children are illegitimate.
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!! Edouard of Lancaster
* MommasBoy: He is very, very attached to Margaret of Anjou.
* MaritalRapeLicense: He forces himself on Anne because he can.
* PrinceCharmless: Despite being handsome, Anne sees right through him.
* RoyalBrat: Spoiled and bloodthirsty, Edouard is used to getting his way.
* MommasBoy: He is very, very attached to Margaret of Anjou.
* MaritalRapeLicense: He forces himself on Anne because he can.
* PrinceCharmless: Despite being handsome, Anne sees right through him.
* RoyalBrat: Spoiled and bloodthirsty, Edouard is used to getting his way.
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* RoyallyScrewedUp: He's literally a mad king, prone to bouts of catatonia.
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!! Margaret of Anjou
* EvilQueen: The Yorks thinks of her as this, with George, Richard, Isabel and Anne thinking of her as the "Bad Queen" as children.
* KnightTemplarParent: She will do anything to see to it Edouard gets on the throne.
* LadyOfWar: Is present at battles, develops military strategy.
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!! Francis Lovell
* BetaCouple: He and Veronique's romance is this in the book.
* BestFriend: He is Richard's most loyal friend, even after Richard's death.
* ConflictingLoyalties: At first, Francis is torn between his Lancastrian family and his friendship with Richard. By the end of the book, he's ride or die for Richard.
* TheLancer: Is this for Richard.
* LonelyRichKid: Despite being very rich, Francis is miserable when he first arrives to Middleham, as a Lancastrian and untitled, he's mercilessly bullied and feels very much alone. Richard befriends him.
* SympatheticAdulterer: Francis is in an unhappy ArrangedMarriage but falls in love with Veronique.
!! Margaret of Anjou
* EvilQueen: The Yorks thinks of her as this, with George, Richard, Isabel and Anne thinking of her as the "Bad Queen" as children.
* KnightTemplarParent: She will do anything to see to it Edouard gets on the throne.
* LadyOfWar: Is present at battles, develops military strategy.
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!! Francis Lovell
* BetaCouple: He and Veronique's romance is this in the book.
* BestFriend: He is Richard's most loyal friend, even after Richard's death.
* ConflictingLoyalties: At first, Francis is torn between his Lancastrian family and his friendship with Richard. By the end of the book, he's ride or die for Richard.
* TheLancer: Is this for Richard.
* LonelyRichKid: Despite being very rich, Francis is miserable when he first arrives to Middleham, as a Lancastrian and untitled, he's mercilessly bullied and feels very much alone. Richard befriends him.
* SympatheticAdulterer: Francis is in an unhappy ArrangedMarriage but falls in love with Veronique.
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* RulesLawyer: As Constable of England, he's essentially attorney general and takes pride in using the law fairly. He also uses the letter of the law to disinherit Edward and George's sons and seize the throne for himself. He is so confident in his arguments that he does not have the Princes in the Tower killed, as history says he did.
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* BlackSheep. George's slippery grip on morality and loyalty makes him this.
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* WorthyOpponent: Once he switches sides, both Richard and Edward see him as this and take no pleasure in his death.
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!! Henry VI
* CloudCuckoolander: Is sweet and sometimes spews nonsense.
* NiceGuy: He's far too kind to be a king in such brutal times.
* PuppetKing: Is controlled by either his wife or whatever strong-willed counselor is nearest, most of the time.
* RoyallyScrewedUp: He's literally a mad king, prone to bouts of catatonia.
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!! Henry VI
* CloudCuckoolander: Is sweet and sometimes spews nonsense.
* NiceGuy: He's far too kind to be a king in such brutal times.
* PuppetKing: Is controlled by either his wife or whatever strong-willed counselor is nearest, most of the time.
* RoyallyScrewedUp: He's literally a mad king, prone to bouts of catatonia.
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* TheCynic: George hasn't much time for loyalty and/or honor and he looks down on his brothers who do.
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* GoodIsNotSoft: Richard is a moral person but he lives in a brutal world and is a fierce warrior and sometimes is forced to be politically ruthless.
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* ParentalSubstitute: Is formally this for Richard, George and Francis as they are his fosters and he is charged teaching them to be knights. After their father is killed, he also attempts to parent Richard and George, more successfully with George since Richard favors Edward.
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* WorthyOpponent: Once he switches sides, both Richard and Edward see him as this and take no pleasure in his death.
* WorthyOpponent: Once he switches sides, both Richard and Edward see him as this and take no pleasure in his death.
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* BigBrotherWorship: His early life is defined by loyalty to his older brother Edward, whom he adores.
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* GoodParents: While he can't help favoring his son Edward, Richard does right by his two bastard children Kathryn and Johnny. Even when wrecked by little Edward's death, he assures Johnny that he would not have preferred it to be Johnny who died.
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* HeroesLoveDogs: Richard loves his dog, Gareth. He also gifts puppies to his sons, Ned and Johnny.
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* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Serves as this while dealing with conflict between Richard and George over George's betrayals and Anne's fortune. He understands why Richard despises George but he calms his little brother down and explains that he can't afford to have George hate him. When it comes to his own later dealings with George, he proves unreasonable, however.
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* SpareToTheThrone: Before Edward has sons, George is his heir and deeply covets his throne.
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* PuppetKing: Averted, much to Warwick's dismay. As soon as he's on the throne, Edward shows everyone that he is his own man, and while he is grateful for his cousin's help, he is going to rule alone.
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* TragicStillbirth: Forced to give birth on a ship, Isabel’s first child is born dead.
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!! Richard, Earl of Warwick
* TheDandy: When the wealth-in-his own-right Francis first sees the Earl, he is impressed with the Earl's beautiful clothes.
* HappilyMarried: Although it was an arranged marriage, the Warwick loves his wife deeply.
* TheKingmaker: The historical namer for this trope, Edward could not have become king with out him and Warwick is furious when Edward prefers the Woodvilles over him.
* TheResenter: Boils with resentment over Edward's snubs.
* ParentalSubstitute: Is formally this for Richard, George and Francis as they are his fosters and he is charged teaching them to be knights. After their father is killed, he also attempts to parent Richard and George, more successfully with George since Richard favors Edward.
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* TheDandy: When the wealth-in-his own-right Francis first sees the Earl, he is impressed with the Earl's beautiful clothes.
* HappilyMarried: Although it was an arranged marriage, the Warwick loves his wife deeply.
* TheKingmaker: The historical namer for this trope, Edward could not have become king with out him and Warwick is furious when Edward prefers the Woodvilles over him.
* TheResenter: Boils with resentment over Edward's snubs.
* ParentalSubstitute: Is formally this for Richard, George and Francis as they are his fosters and he is charged teaching them to be knights. After their father is killed, he also attempts to parent Richard and George, more successfully with George since Richard favors Edward.
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* LetsWaitAwhile: While she is in sanctuary after fleeing George, Anne and Richard decide not to consummate their relationship until they are officially married, despite their intense attraction to one another.
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* GirlNextDoor: Sure, she lives in the next castle, but the good-natured Anne is the Betty to both Elizabeth Woodville and her sister Isabel.
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* BettyAndVeronica: Isabel is the Veronica to her little sister's Betty.
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* WisePrince: Edmund is wise-beyond-his-years, with little of his brothers' hot-headedness. Edward seems to realize history would have been different had Edmund lived and been able to influence him. Richard may replace Edmund on some levels, but having a wiser, near-in-age brother willing to call you out is something Edward misses.
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* ArmorPiercingQuestion: When Edward wonders why Richard is giving in to George's theft of Anne's money, Richard asks Edward what dowry Elizabeth Woodville brought with her? Edward is impressed.
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* NotEvenBotheringWithAnExcuse: Warwick, among others, is furious that Edward marries Elizabeth Woodville but he doesn't bother with an excuse. Most of the men at court understand when they see how beautiful she is.
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* SurvivorsGuilt: Edward reveals himself to be haunted by Edmund's death years after it happened.
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* ByronicHero: Sensitive and brooding, he always has a touch of this but by the last book, Richard takes a dark turn and this only serves to fuel Bess's crush on him.
* DeathSeeker: After losing Anne and his son, Richard declines into melancholy and becomes this.
* DeathSeeker: After losing Anne and his son, Richard declines into melancholy and becomes this.
* HonestAdvisor: Richard serves as this to Edward, when Edward allows him.
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* ParentalFavoritism: Cecily favors George over Richard or Edward, and he knows it.
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* BewareTheNiceOnes: Anne is usually docile and good-natured, but she also has a spine. She resists marrying Edouard and she remains a Yorkist partisan. She also sees that her family is doomed if Richard doesn’t take the throne and encourages him to act.
* TheConfidant: Richard confides in Anne and she supports him emotionally but also politically.
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* TheLostLenore: Anne's decline and death devastates Richard.
* RulingCouple: Because of Anne's ties to the Neville lands, she's of great help to Richard as he ably governs his northern holdings. The people remember her parents and love her immediately, but he must earn their trust.
* SecretlyWealthy: Anne hides out for a time as a kitchen maid at an Inn. The denizens recognize that she is not a typical servant but they are shocked to learn she is a great heiress.
* RulingCouple: Because of Anne's ties to the Neville lands, she's of great help to Richard as he ably governs his northern holdings. The people remember her parents and love her immediately, but he must earn their trust.
* SecretlyWealthy: Anne hides out for a time as a kitchen maid at an Inn. The denizens recognize that she is not a typical servant but they are shocked to learn she is a great heiress.
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* MarriedForLove: He loves Elizabeth Woodville and never seems to regret all the trouble his marriage to her caused.
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* ChildMarriageVeto: Averted but poor Anne tries to get out of marrying Edouard.
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* GoodParents: He may be a philandering husband, but Edward is an unusually doting father, especially when it comes to his girls.
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: Edward applies himself to governing and politics, and he genuinely wants to help his people. After he defeats Margaret of Anjou for good, his reign is peaceful and successful.
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: Edward applies himself to governing and politics, and he genuinely wants to help his people. After he defeats Margaret of Anjou for good, his reign is peaceful and successful.
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!The Yorks
!!Richard, Duke of Gloucester
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Quiet and generally kind, Richard has a furious temper and can be impulsive.
* HappilyMarried: Richard doesn't stray from Anne's bed once he marries her, and they genuinely love one another.
* HistoricalHeroUpgrade: The novel was written in part to restore Richard’s reputation.
* HonorBeforeReason: Richard sides with Edward more than once when the smart money was on Lancaster. He also is furious with Edward when he makes a treaty with France
* TheIdealist: Edward observes that his little brother is both a moralist and an idealist, which is a difficult combination.
* TheLancer: Although he is the protagonist of the books, he is this to Edward for most of the story
* PetTheDog: Richard is introduced as boy, caring for his pet fox to the point where he becomes lost.
* PrinceCharming: His romance with Anne makes him a dashing figure, who rescues her from George and makes her equal to Isabel.
*UndyingLoyalty: Serves Edward faithfully and accompanies him into exile. Even Edward wonders why Richard gave up the favor of Warwick and his love, Anne, for Edward.
!!Edward IV
* BigBrotherInstinct: Edward dotes on the younger Richard, remembering his birthday and sending him a puppy as a gift. Later, he goes out of his way to rescue Anne and see to it she is reunited with Richard
*BornLucky: Everyone notices the Edward seem lucky, and more than one person wonders why anyone would bet against him. At least for awhile.
*TheCasanova: Edward is a womanizer, and he’s introduced to seducing Richard’s nanny away from her duties. He marries for love, but he cheats on Elizabeth.
* TheCharmer: Edward is a womanizer and has been The Casanova, but he also is a romantic and genuinely loves Elizabeth Woodville, enough that he risks his kingship for her. He also genuinely seems to love or at least care about Jane Shore.
* TheChessmaster: Edward seems affable, but he’s keenly aware of politics. He likes having his wife’s Woodville relatives around because they depend on him for their status.
* WarriorPrince: The Lancasters think the death of Edward’s father is a victory, but Edward reacts furiously and takes the crown.
!!George, Duke of Clarence
* BigBrotherBully: Picks on young Richard, until Richard fights back.
*TheResenter: George hates Edward and covets his crown, and he is also jealous of Edward’s affection for Richard.
*SanitySlippage: After Isabel’s death, George loses his grip.
*SuccessfulSiblingSyndrome: Edward’s kingship and Richard’s military prowess inspire much envy.
!! Edmund, Earl of Rutledge
* BigBrotherInstinct: In the early chapters, Edmund is the one who looks out for Richard’s well-being. Edward is too self-centered to notice his brother has become lost.
*FoolishSiblingResponsibleSibling: Edmund plays the responsible role to Edward’s casanova in early chapters.
*TheLostLenore: Everyone is devastated by Edmund’s death, and Edward thinks about it years into his kingship.
*TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth: Thoughtful and sensitive, Edmund’s fundamental decency makes his death even more devastating.
! The Nevilles
!! Anne Neville
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Anne is docile and good-natured, but she also has a spine. She resists marrying Edouard and she remains a Yorkist partisan. She also sees that her family is doomed if Richard doesn’t take the throne and encourages him to act.
* BrokenBird: After her brief, traumatic marriage to Edouard and her father’s death, Richard finds Anne has become this. She does heal, but it takes time.
*ChildhoodFriendRomance: Anne has had a crush on Richard from the time she is a small child.
* DamselInDistress: Richard literally rides in on a white horse to save her from her hiding place, after she had to flee from George.
*SecretlyWealthy: Anne hides out for a time as a kitchen maid at an Inn. The denizens recognize that she is not a typical servant but they are shocked to learn she is a great heiress.
*TheGloriousWarOfSisterlyRivalry: Isabel is the pretty one, the one the gets most of the attention from men, and the one her father thinks would make a great queen. Anne is wise and kind, and Richard finds her pretty, but she is often overshadowed.
!! Isabel Neville
*BigSisterInstinct: Despite their rivalry, Isabel is horrified by George’s plans for Anne and alerts her sister.
*DomesticAbuse: George severely beats Isabel, something that Anne finds shocking.
*ProudBeauty: Isabel is proud of her own beauty and angry at being overshadowed by Woodvilles.
*TragicStillbirth: Forced to give birth on a ship, Isabel’s first child is born dead.
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!!Richard, Duke of Gloucester
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Quiet and generally kind, Richard has a furious temper and can be impulsive.
* HappilyMarried: Richard doesn't stray from Anne's bed once he marries her, and they genuinely love one another.
* HistoricalHeroUpgrade: The novel was written in part to restore Richard’s reputation.
* HonorBeforeReason: Richard sides with Edward more than once when the smart money was on Lancaster. He also is furious with Edward when he makes a treaty with France
* TheIdealist: Edward observes that his little brother is both a moralist and an idealist, which is a difficult combination.
* TheLancer: Although he is the protagonist of the books, he is this to Edward for most of the story
* PetTheDog: Richard is introduced as boy, caring for his pet fox to the point where he becomes lost.
* PrinceCharming: His romance with Anne makes him a dashing figure, who rescues her from George and makes her equal to Isabel.
*UndyingLoyalty: Serves Edward faithfully and accompanies him into exile. Even Edward wonders why Richard gave up the favor of Warwick and his love, Anne, for Edward.
!!Edward IV
* BigBrotherInstinct: Edward dotes on the younger Richard, remembering his birthday and sending him a puppy as a gift. Later, he goes out of his way to rescue Anne and see to it she is reunited with Richard
*BornLucky: Everyone notices the Edward seem lucky, and more than one person wonders why anyone would bet against him. At least for awhile.
*TheCasanova: Edward is a womanizer, and he’s introduced to seducing Richard’s nanny away from her duties. He marries for love, but he cheats on Elizabeth.
* TheCharmer: Edward is a womanizer and has been The Casanova, but he also is a romantic and genuinely loves Elizabeth Woodville, enough that he risks his kingship for her. He also genuinely seems to love or at least care about Jane Shore.
* TheChessmaster: Edward seems affable, but he’s keenly aware of politics. He likes having his wife’s Woodville relatives around because they depend on him for their status.
* WarriorPrince: The Lancasters think the death of Edward’s father is a victory, but Edward reacts furiously and takes the crown.
!!George, Duke of Clarence
* BigBrotherBully: Picks on young Richard, until Richard fights back.
*TheResenter: George hates Edward and covets his crown, and he is also jealous of Edward’s affection for Richard.
*SanitySlippage: After Isabel’s death, George loses his grip.
*SuccessfulSiblingSyndrome: Edward’s kingship and Richard’s military prowess inspire much envy.
!! Edmund, Earl of Rutledge
* BigBrotherInstinct: In the early chapters, Edmund is the one who looks out for Richard’s well-being. Edward is too self-centered to notice his brother has become lost.
*FoolishSiblingResponsibleSibling: Edmund plays the responsible role to Edward’s casanova in early chapters.
*TheLostLenore: Everyone is devastated by Edmund’s death, and Edward thinks about it years into his kingship.
*TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth: Thoughtful and sensitive, Edmund’s fundamental decency makes his death even more devastating.
! The Nevilles
!! Anne Neville
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Anne is docile and good-natured, but she also has a spine. She resists marrying Edouard and she remains a Yorkist partisan. She also sees that her family is doomed if Richard doesn’t take the throne and encourages him to act.
* BrokenBird: After her brief, traumatic marriage to Edouard and her father’s death, Richard finds Anne has become this. She does heal, but it takes time.
*ChildhoodFriendRomance: Anne has had a crush on Richard from the time she is a small child.
* DamselInDistress: Richard literally rides in on a white horse to save her from her hiding place, after she had to flee from George.
*SecretlyWealthy: Anne hides out for a time as a kitchen maid at an Inn. The denizens recognize that she is not a typical servant but they are shocked to learn she is a great heiress.
*TheGloriousWarOfSisterlyRivalry: Isabel is the pretty one, the one the gets most of the attention from men, and the one her father thinks would make a great queen. Anne is wise and kind, and Richard finds her pretty, but she is often overshadowed.
!! Isabel Neville
*BigSisterInstinct: Despite their rivalry, Isabel is horrified by George’s plans for Anne and alerts her sister.
*DomesticAbuse: George severely beats Isabel, something that Anne finds shocking.
*ProudBeauty: Isabel is proud of her own beauty and angry at being overshadowed by Woodvilles.
*TragicStillbirth: Forced to give birth on a ship, Isabel’s first child is born dead.
