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England, 1066. The Norman Conquest is underway, and Rose of Carlisle, a Saxon lady, has been forced to accept a marriage to the ruthless Gaston de Thorne, her brother's husband. Rose resists, but her resistance is no match for Gaston's charm and the force of her royal mandate. When Gaston's love for her grows and he is forced to return to Normandy, Rose must decide between her duty to her people and her heart. This tale of forbidden love and honor is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events of the Norman conquest.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Catherine Archer
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