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Henry, forever hunted and betrayed by political adversaries, has learned to endure endless danger. Yet the most daunting test lies not in the battlefield but in his planned marriage to Elizabeth, a queen‑like woman who embodies everything he resents.
Elizabeth, noble-born and fiercely intelligent, is thrust into marriage against her will. She arrives at the matrimonial bed with determination and fear, ready to confront a future that may profit from her husband’s demise.
Their story intertwines political stratagems, personal growth, and a tense romance that questions while cementing the bonds of power in a medieval society.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Roberta Gellis
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