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Griffith, a seasoned warrior and the king’s trusted emissary, journeys to Wenthaven Castle expecting to find a superficial woman. Instead he encounters Lady Marian, a former lady‑in‑waiting who has been banished from court and rumored to have borne an illegitimate child. Discovering Marian’s strength, intelligence, and fierce devotion to the baby, Griffith realizes that his mission may be far more complicated than delivering a message—she becomes the center of his own heart.
First publish date: April 1, 1994
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Christina Dodd
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