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Following the tragic end of Romeo and Juliet, the bitter feud between the Montagues and Capulets reignites in Verona’s streets. Determined to end the bloodshed, Prince Escalus attempts to forge peace by arranging a marriage between a Montague and a Capulet. He chooses Benvolio, the bereaved son of the Montague family, and Rosaline, the Capulet maid who once rejected Romeo. Neither are inclined toward marriage, yet they are drawn together as a joint mission to resolve the city’s turmoil. Their alliance, forged amid duels, clandestine meetings, and the complex dynamics of honor and family loyalty, shows that true love can be found where least expected. The novel offers a modern take on Shakespeare’s themes, mixing romance, family, and historical setting in a fast‑paced narrative that appeals to readers of historical and romance fiction.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Melinda Taub
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