Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, 'The White Queen' tells the story of the women caught up in the ongoing conflict for the throne of England. The narrative focuses on three relentless, ambitious women—Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort, and Anne Neville—who manipulate events behind the scenes to gain power. Elizabeth Woodville, known as the White Queen, secretly marries the newly crowned Edward IV, sparking political turmoil, rivalries, and a bitter generational struggle for the crown.