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Gareth de Hugues, a celebrated knight of Devon, intends to settle into estate life when a bold robbery en route to his family lands forces him to pursue the thief. He discovers Zerra, a young woman whose survival depends on her wits and a pressing family need. Their fated encounter sparks a complex bond that tests Gareth’s convictions and puts Zerra’s family’s safety at risk.
As Zerra’s beauty attracts the eye of King Henry, the pair become entangled in court politics and ambition. Their struggle to protect their love and each other's destinies drives them toward an uncertain future in a tumultuous medieval landscape.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sarah Brophy
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