In which Nora of Lancaster continues to fight for her family and their rightful place on the throne of England, despite all that she has lost already.
THE WHITE PRINCESS
BOOK TWO IN THE COUSIN'S WAR SERIES
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At the Palace of Mechelen in Burgundy, Margaret of York stood on one of the high levels of the large yard, smiling as she watched her subjects dance and enjoy themselves at her court.
Two of her step-grandchildren sat behind her, smiling as well. However, just then, her smile faded when she turned her head to see a messenger walking over to her.
He bowed to her, holding out a rolled-up letter that laid upon a platter. "Duchess," He greeted her politely, "From England."
To my aunt and step-mother in Burgundy,
I need your help to get to freedom. My sister Lizzie has given birth to a son and while she may find herself switching to Tudor sides after the birth of Prince Arthur, I have not.
They are beginning to realize that and I've heard whisperings that Lady Margaret plans to frame me for the assassination attempt on the king at the hands of Francis Lovell.
I do not wish to be executed for something I had no part in and I believe you would feel the same way.
You both know of the Tudor curse and we know Lady Margaret is the cause of all my brothers' and my sister's deaths. The curse will rain down upon them and Lizbeth's son will surely not survive long.
I've reminded her of that, but she refuses to believe it. I would know, though. I said the words with my mother and Tudor's male line will not survive. I promise you that.
Henry is the reason my poor Arthur and your brother Richard are dead, Aunt Margaret. She is the reason for Thomas' death as well.
I cannot forgive and forget that as Lizbeth has. I do not share her love for these usurpers and I never will.
He's locked up my cousin Teddy as well and no matter how many times she says it, I do not believe Lizbeth will be able to convince Henry to free him, not with his mother controlling everything he does.
If you are still willing to do what it takes to bring House York back to its rightful place on the throne of England, rise up against him and wage war.
Your niece, Lizzie
Margaret smiled as she read the letter to herself. Nora had been right. Unlike her sister Cecily, Lizzie was on their side.
"Now I have two," Margaret informed her grandchildren as she turned to face them both with a large smile on her face.
She held both letters in her hands as she walked over to her granddaughter, Margaret, a smile on her face. "What does it say, Grand-mere?" the girl asked curiously.
