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Set amid the turbulent mid‑12th‑century England, The Temptation follows Elsbeth of Sunnandune, a young noblewoman who seeks refuge in a convent to avoid the fatal risks of childbirth. When her father arranges her marriage to the charismatic and noble Hugh of Jerusalem, the cloistering vow is shattered. Hugh, equally driven to kindle passion, challenges Elsbeth’s resolve. Their conflicting desires spark a fiery battle of wills, typical of the Medieval Knights series and a staple for fans of historical romance.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Claudia Dain
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