King Henry VII and Lizzie travel to Spain in an attempt to secure their son's betrothal. Growing unrest in Burgundy spills over into an English battle.
Lizzie contends with her mother's defiant defence of the York cause, and a boy in Burgundy claiming to be a young prince threatens to further destabilise King Henry's rule.
Henry's weaknesses are exposed during a final confrontation with the pretender. Lizzie faces new demons and ancient curses.
A pretender to the throne is held captive at court, creating a new rift in Lizzie and King Henry's marriage, while Lizzie faces an impossible choice and makes a risky move to try to eliminate the threat to her family.