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Princess Mia Thermopolis, the beloved heroine of the Princess Diaries series, pens her first historical romance set in 12th‑century England. The story follows Finnula, a determined young woman whose family faces a desperate need for a dowry. When the returning knight Hugo Fitzstephen arrives home from the Crusades, he carries lavish jewels and ample wealth. Finnula stumbles upon a precarious idea: kidnapping Hugo and holding him for ransom to solve her family's financial crisis. As the hostage‑holder and the captive begin to confront their hidden lives and unexpected feelings, the plot explores themes of duty, love, and social expectations in a historical context.
First publish date: 1890
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Meg Cabot
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