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The medieval romance follows Isabel of Dornei, a young heiress intent on escaping a predetermined marriage. She travels to a nearby abbey to find Richard, a graceful squire turned monk, who has fled from the battlefield to seek redemption. Isabel and Richard share a forbidden kiss before she leaves, igniting a bond that both must confront as fate pushes them toward an arranged marriage. Their struggle balances chivalry, prayer, and passion while exploring the tensions between duty and desire in a turbulent medieval world.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Claudia Dain
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