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During the turbulent period following the Norman conquest of England in 1066, loyalties are divided and danger abounds. A knight must conceal his identity while a noblewoman hides her true self, and together they discover love in a time of uncertainty. Trust, however, is earned through perseverance and the constant threat of betrayal.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Elaine Barbieri
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