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The war-driven tale follows Raphael, a resolute warrior who has lost his wife and is now entrusted with restoring King Richard to power. Amid the chaos, he is obliged to keep the alluring and vulnerable Lady Rosamunde Meldreth locked away in his castle. Though initially intent on leaving, Raphael finds himself entangled with a dangerous prisoner‑taker who plans to make Rosamunde his hostage bride. As the stakes rise, Raphael must confront his feelings and the peril surrounding the princess—blurring the line between protector and captor.
The story explores the complex dynamics between man and woman in a historical romantic setting, with themes of duty, possession, and survival interwoven against a backdrop of political turmoil and shifting loyalties.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Anne Herries
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