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Maelgwn the Great, the ruthless Welsh warlord nicknamed the Dragon of the Island, plunges through the British countryside in 510 A.D., his army unsullied by defeat. Aurora, princess of the Roman outpost Viroconium, offers herself to Maelgwn in exchange for the safety of her city. A match forged by circumstance, the powerful and independent figures find themselves drawn together, their physical attraction deepening into an emotional bond. As enemies close in and treachery threatens their fragile alliance, their relationship evolves into an epic romance that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mary Gillgannon
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