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In the feuding English court, gentle Lady Madelyne suffered the cruel whims of her ruthless brother, Baron Louddon. Then, in vengeance for a bitter crime, Baron Duncan of Wexton—the Wolf—unleashed his warriors against Louddon's main. Exquisite Madelyne was the prize he catured...but when he... read more
Characters edit
- Lady Madelyne: believed to be Louddon's half-sister, a strong-willed woman. Abused by Louddon for 2 years before being sent to live with her uncle.
- Duncan of Wexton: a very powerful Baron. Louddon's enemy
- Baron Louddon: Antagonist. Believed to be Madelyne's half-brother. Hates Duncan. Was in lust with Madelyne's mother
- Adela: Duncan's sister. Betrothed to Baron Gerald.Her brothers believe Louddon raped her.
- Gerald: Baron, friend to Duncan. Adela's fiancee.
- Edmond: Duncan's brother. Has some healing abilities.
- Gilard: Duncan's brother.
- Catherine: Duncan's older sister.
- Father Berton: Madelyne's uncle. Raised her for many years and taught her to read and write.
- Morcar: Louddon's friend.
- William II: King of England. Known as Rufus the Red
- Lady Eleanor: Woman who Duncan considered marrying.
- Ansel: Duncan's squire
- Sara: Louddon's sister.
- Clarissa: Louddon's sister.
- Rachael: Deceased. Madelyne's mother.
- Gerty: the cook in Duncan's fortress.
- Maude: a servant in Duncan's fortress. Married to James, the stablemaster. Mother of William, a little boy about 5.
- James: Duncan's stableman. Married to Maude. William's father.
- Anthony: One of Duncan's vassals and his second in command. Appointed by Duncan to be Madelyne's guard.
- Father Laurance: Duncan's new priest.
- Henry: King William's brother.
- Robert: King William's brother.
- Baron Rhinehold: Edmond is one of his warriors. He was supposed to became Rachael's husband.
- Baron Thormont: Gilard is one of his warriors.
- Fergus: One of Duncan's soldiers
- William: James and Maude's son.
Quotes edit
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“Silence can be boring.”
Anthony
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First Sentence edit
They meant to kill him.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 24
Series & Lists edit
This is book 74 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2000. (authoritative list)
This is book 14 of 109 in Top 109 Romance Novels (TheRomanceReader.com). (community list)
This is book 50 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2007. (authoritative list)
This is book 56 of 105 in AAR Top 100 Romances 1998. (authoritative list)
This is book 39 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2010. (authoritative list)
This is book 49 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2004. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Julie Garwood (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Pocket
Country: USA
Publication Date: Dec-1987
ISBN: 0671637819
Page Count: 374
Publisher: Pocket
Country: USA
Publication Date: Dec-1987
ISBN: 0671637819
Page Count: 374
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- Library of Congress: CPB Box no. 2573 vol. 7
- Dewey: 813.54
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