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When the Norman invaders sweep across England in 1067, they seize Fenlac Castle and its inhabitants. A Norman lord named Garek imposes his rule, yet the English woman Brianna feels a powerful attraction to him. Her feelings grow with the sense that he holds a secret resonance she cannot ignore. In a culture where loyalty and love collide, Garek and Brianna find themselves bound not only by power but by an unseen bond that threatens to alter their lives and destinies beyond their control.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Darlene Mindrup
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