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Led by three visionary women, the Pastons are a family from humble peasant beginnings who rely upon cunning, raw ambition, and good fortune in order to survive.<\/p>\n
Their ability to plot and scheme sees them overcome imprisonment, violence and betrayal, to eventually secure for their family a castle and a place at the heart of the Yorkist Court. But success breeds jealousy and brings them dangerous enemies?<\/p>\n
An inspirational story of courage and resilience,\u00c2\u00a0The Royal Game,\u00c2\u00a0charts the rise of three remarkable women from obscurity to the very heart of Court politics and intrigue.<\/p>\n
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