A Knight's Vow (Zebra Debut) - Softcover

Townsend, Lindsay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 142010361X ISBN 13: 9781420103618

Publisher: Zebra Books, 2008

Synopsis

England, 1138. Set against the dangerous backdrop of the crusades, this sweeping romance captures the story of a beautiful, young woman and the dashing knight who will battle his fiercest enemies to win her undying love. . .

Ever since she was fourteen, Alyson of Olverton dreamed of marrying a brave, charismatic young knight. His name was Guillelm de la Rochelle--and his marriage proposal satisfied her deepest yearnings. But her father forbade their union, prompting Guillelm to set out for the Holy Land, breaking Alyson's innocent heart. Seven years later, the valiant knight has defied rumors of his death and returned home, having no idea that nothing is the same as when he left. . .

Back from fighting in the crusades, Guillelm is stunned to find Alyson entrenched in his father's ancestral castle--even worse she was betrothed to his father before he died. Despite this chilling fact, Guillelm finds himself struggling to resist the temptation to seduce her. Torn between intense jealousy and overwhelming desire, he shocks them both by proposing marriage a second time, justifying that it will be easier to keep her safe if she is his bride. Little do they know, however, that there is an enemy in their very midst--one who won't rest until he destroys their chance at everlasting love. . .

About this title

From the Author:

Lindsay says: 'In writing about Alyson and Guillelm I was able to indulge both my fascination for medieval history and my passion for romance. I loved writing 'A Knight's Vow' and I hope you love reading it.'

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.:

Mortified, Alyson wanted to dress in her oldest clothes, spend the day out in the lean-to with her potions, but she knew that was impossible. `You will win him back, my bird.' Gytha smoothed out the already smooth pillows. `There is a wise-woman I know near Olverton Minor, within sight of your father's manor. She lives in the woods there, close to the road between Olverton Minor and Setton Minor, almost a recluse except for her family, but Eva is a very experienced lady in all areas of marriage and menfolk.' Alyson shook her head. `No more charms or potions, Gytha,' she said. `It must be love and trust, or nothing..' She flung back the sheets and rose, a new energy and will pounding through her. 'I will lie with Guillelm,' she vowed to herself, astonished at her own brazenness, but determined none the less, 'and on my own terms. Heloise may have made him chary of women and of himself, but with me he will be healed and whole.' She would save their marriage. She would seduce him back. (From chapter ten)

About this edition

• Publisher: Zebra Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 142010361X
• ISBN 13: 9781420103618
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 528