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Elayne, the last unmarried princess of Monteverde, faces a forced marriage to the land’s ruler. During her voyage, she is seized by Allegreto Navona, a charismatic assassin and son of a fallen lord. Allegreto, who has been molded to eliminate rivals for power, seeks Elayne’s hand to cleanse his tainted bloodline and seize control of Monteverde. Amidst swirling intrigue, they discover a passionate bond that could alter the balance of the kingdom—yet their love is challenged by Allegreto’s perilous past and the looming threat of political upheaval.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Laura Kinsale
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