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Set during the religious upheaval of Henry VIII’s reign, "Gallows Wedding" follows Hazel, a peasant girl marked by a witches’ brand, and Black John, an outlaw and aristocrat. Rescuing each other from the gallows, the ill‑starred couple wrestles with a brutal world where death lurks at every corner. Their love is tested as they navigate the dangers of medieval England, culminating in a harrowing and fateful climax.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Rhona Martin
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