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During the upheaval of Henry VIII’s reign, Alys seeks refuge in a nunnery, only to be driven back into a world of danger and intrigue. With limited means, she relies on her beauty, instinct and emerging witchcraft to navigate the conflicting demands of faith, ambition, and desire.
Her path leads her to Hugo, a feudal lord, and a society where magic is both feared and coveted. As Alys defends herself against rivals and the ever‑present threat of the new church, she confronts the harsh reality that supernatural power can be both a crutch and a weapon.
The novel explores the perils of dissent in a time when heresy is met with lethal punishment, and the fragile balance between survival and autonomy in an era of religious transformation.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Philippa Gregory
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