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"Captive Rose" follows Guy de Warenne, a Crusader who, after surviving imprisonment in Damascus, must honor a pledge to return Leila—a young, violet‑eyed woman raised in a harem—to her estranged brother. As they travel together, quarrels give way to deep attraction, testing their resolve amid the perils of the medieval Middle East.
Set against the backdrop of the Crusades, the novel explores themes of loyalty, captivity, and forbidden love, as Guy and Leila navigate the dangerous terrain between duty and desire.
This second installment of the Captive Brides series blends historical detail with romantic intrigue, offering readers an intimate look at the complex bonds forged in the heat of conflict.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Miriam Minger
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