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The Wolf and the Dove
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The Wolf and the Dove (1974) (edit title/settings)

by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (Author) (edit contributors)

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The Wolf Noble Aislinn grieves as the Iron Wolf and his minions storm through her beloved Darkenwald. And she burns with malice for the handsome Norman savage who would enslave her. . .even as she aches to know the rapture of the conqueror's kiss. The Dove For the first time ever, mighty... read more

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When the Normans invade and sweep across Saxon England in 1066, lovely Aislinn of Darkenwald watches her father murdered outside her home. Wulfgar, the Iron Wolf of Normandy, arrives to rule Darkenwald, and one look at Aislinn leads him to claim her as his own. She hates the Norman conquering... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

When the Normans invade and sweep across Saxon England in 1066, lovely Aislinn of Darkenwald watches her father murdered outside her home. Wulfgar, the Iron Wolf of Normandy, arrives to rule Darkenwald, and one look at Aislinn leads him to claim her as his own. She hates the Norman conquering forces, but Wulfgar awakens a consuming passion in her that she can't deny. As she struggles with her growing love for Wulfgar, she does what she can to aid her conquered people and her bereaved mother. But a jealous lord conspires with Wulfgar's spoiled half-sister and Aislinn's very life is threatened before Wulfgar can admit that the woman he conquered has in truth, conquered his heart.

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The clash of battle rang no more.

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  • Serfdom: A modified form of slavery through feudalism. Serfs lived and farmed on lands who were governed by a Lord, who in turn held lands for the monarchy. Serfs paid taxes, usually by giving a percentage of its income or crop to the Lord.

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This is book 34 of 109 in Top 109 Romance Novels (TheRomanceReader.com). (community list)
This is book 71 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2000. (authoritative list)
This is book 28 of 105 in AAR Top 100 Romances 1998. (authoritative list)

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  1. Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Avon
Country: USA
Publication Date: March 1, 1974
ISBN: 0380007789
Page Count: 512

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