New York City
Richard, whilst cutting a dashing figure, was far from being blessed with classic good looks. Deformed from birth, bearing a hunchback and withered left arm, he nonetheless overcame his physical difficulties by compensating with devastating charm, wit, courage, and guile. In other words, all the tools of the trade to be the perfect seducer of women and charmer and leader of men. Armed with such formidable talent, he sets about realizing his ultimate dream: the Throne of England!