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Eleanore of Ashlin, a beautiful novice who has pledged her life to God, finds her world turned upside down when the death of her brother leaves her the sole heir to an estate that is vital to England’s defenses. Ordered by royal command to marry one of King Stephen’s knights, she reluctantly agrees to wed Ranulf de Glandeville. Though initially resistant, Ranulf’s patience and gentle love awaken in Eleanore a longing she never expected. Their romance, however, is threatened by a scheming adversary who will stop at nothing to destroy the ‘innocent’ bride and test her faith in love. The novel blends romance, historical setting, and social customs of the period.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Bertrice Small
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