It's 2012 and Julianna, a leading member of The Richard III Society, arrives at the ruins of Middleham Castle on the anniversary of King Richard III's death, to take part in their annual seance. The group have had success in calling his presence to them for short periods, and they hope that this time will be no different. But Julia gets a lot more than she bargained for when she calls for him to appear.

In 1476 we see King Edward IV and his brothers, George and Richard, as they conduct their daily lives. Edward, always the ladies man, runs his kingdom in a capable way, while having as much fun as is possible. George loves to coast through his life, drinking and carousing, leaving the important decisions to this elder brother. And finally we meet Richard who is the steadfast, sensible one of the bunch.

When they become involved with a wizard, the brothers are thrust into the twenty-first century with hilarious consequences. Not only do they find love, they also find fame as they become part of a major movie, depicting their actual lives in the fifteenth century. As Richard tries to enlighten the modern world as to what he is truly like, he finds himself falling in love with Julianna. When happiness is within the brothers' reach, the wizard arrives with a proposition. Will Julianna lose Richard just as they are beginning their new life together? And what will happen to their close knit family if Edward, George and Richard choose different paths?

FOR LOVE AND LOYALTY by Diana Rubine is a light hearted, original historical novel. I enjoyed the story most when it was based in the fifteenth century because the description used was very detailed. George became my favourite character as the story progressed - being portrayed as considerate and caring, if a little too laid back at times. The plot was a little bit too out there for me but I still found FOR LOVE AND LOYALTY by Diana Rubine unusual and entertaining.