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Addis de Valence, a young squire, returns from the Crusades to discover that his lands have been seized by his stepbrother and his country on the brink of rebellion. While his duty demands focus on reclaiming his birthright, his heart remains with Moira Falkner, the common lady who raised his son as her own. Their reunion reignites a passion that threatens to distract Addis from his perilous battles with the king's men. By law, Moira belongs to Addis, yet owning her heart proves far more elusive than the political struggle that looms over his realm.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Madeline Hunter
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