Figures in Silk

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Set in 15th-century England, the story revolves around the contrasting lives of two sisters, Jane and Isabel. While Jane becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with King Edward IV, Isabel faces hardship after her husband's death and learns the intricacies of the silk trade under her formidable mother-in-law. As Isabel navigates friendships and rivalries in a vibrant yet treacherous world, her connection with Jane's royal lover becomes pivotal. The shifting political landscape forces both sisters into life-altering decisions, leading to a dramatic rise and fall.