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In 1075, amidst the backdrop of William’s strained relations with England and his noble court, a grand wedding intertwines political machinations with matrimonial celebration. Earl Roger and Ralph de Gael, leveraging their noble statuses and familial connections, conspire to challenge William’s authority. Their plot, hatched under the guise of marital bliss, seeks to capitalize on William’s perceived vulnerabilities, spurred by his distant governance and the mounting discontent among the nobility. As alliances form and schemes are whispered, the wedding becomes a pivotal moment, setting the stage for rebellion and testing the loyalties of England’s most powerful figures.
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