The Mary Shelley Library

The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 21 - Treason

In which the sombre intrigue of treason unfurls, revealing a dark tempest of envy, loyalty, and subtle machinations amid the perilous schemes that surround Duke Richard and his devoted circle. Meanwhile, beneath the gaiety of a hopeful gathering, the harsh hand of betrayal strikes suddenly, casting many into imprisonment and scattering others in flight.

The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 20 - The Conspiracy

In which a secretive assembly of noble and devoted adherents convenes in a secluded, moss-covered manor to devise a bold plan for the restoration of the House of York, while tensions and jealousies quietly stir amidst their conspiratorial zeal. The scene shifts to the continental court, where delicate negotiations and divided loyalties unfold around the young prince, whose dignified presence commands both admiration and covert schemes.

The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 19 - Clifford's Resolve

In which the devoted Monina resolves to remain in London to champion the cause of Duke Richard and replant the symbol of Yorkist hope amid the intrigues and whispers of allegiance that stir the city. Here, amidst gallant speeches and cautious conspiracies, Sir Robert Clifford debates the perilous allure of this cause, while the embers of rebellion slowly kindle beneath the watchful eyes of both allies and foes alike.

The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 18 - The Token

In which the death of the dowager queen Elizabeth stirs sorrow and secret hopes within the court, as a mysterious and beautiful Spanish maiden seeks an audience to deliver the queen’s final message to her imprisoned daughter. Amidst whispered intrigues and uneasy alliances, the maid’s presence kindles both fear and fascination among those who grasp at the fragile threads of destiny woven about the exiled duke and his cause.

The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck Chapter 17 - The French Court

In which the duke of York enjoys a warm and splendid reception at the French court, amidst the gaiety and courtesy of King Charles and Queen Anne, only to be coldly and politically urged to depart for Brussels, signalling a darker turn in his fortunes. Meanwhile, the devoted Monina undertakes a perilous journey to visit the ailing Elizabeth Woodville in her convent prison, where the queen’s final hours are marked by quiet grace and poignant farewell.