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In the resplendence of William the Conqueror's London court, the lovely Saxon captive, Nicholaa was forced to choose a husband from the assembled Norman nobles. She chose Royce, a baron warrior whose fierce demeanor could not conceal his chivalrous and tender heart. Resourceful, rebellious and... read more
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Characters edit
- Baron Royce: Leader of the Normand's that conquered Nicholaa's home.
- Lady Nicholaa: She fought for the safety of her home, but she was defeated. Now, she is taken to William as a prize of war.
- Justin: Nicholaa's little brother, injured in battle.
- Duke William: Great leader of the Normand army, he will became England's king.
- Matilda: William's wife and queen of England.
- Thurston: Nicholaa's big brother.
- Ulric: Thurston's son.
- Baron Hugh: Good friend of Royce.
- Ingelarm: Royce's warrior.
- Clarise: Nicholaa's maid.
- Baron Guy: he is a powerful Normand, but he always comes second, after Royce.
- Hacon: Nicholaa's steward.
- Sir Gregory: the first knight that tried to conquer Nicholaa's castle.
- Sister Danielle: Nicholaa's 'twin' sister.
- Harold: the Saxon King.
- James: a Saxon spy that gave information to Royce.
- Henry: Guy's right hand.
- Morgan: Guy's left hand.
- Charles: Hugh's vassal.
- Sister Felicity: the monastery's healer.
- Alice: Nicholaa's maid.
- Lawrence: a strong and loyal warrior of Royce's; also, his friend.
- Sir Clayton: the king's herald.
- Sir Samuel: the queen's healer.
- Sir Hannibal: the second knight that tried to conquer Nicholaa's castle.
- Sir Michael: the third knight that tried to conquer Nicholaa's castle.
- Lady Millicent: Ulric's aunt.
- Baron Duncan: Millicent's husband.
Quotes edit
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“Only the dead become legends. Not the living.”
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“You do know what's proper behavior, after all. Now I'll know that whenever you're rude to me, you're doing it on purpose and not because you're just plain ignorant.”
Lady Nicholaa
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He couldn’t believe she was standing there. He shook his head. She nodded. “Royce?” She said his name in a whisper, but he heard it all the same. “Yes, Nicholaa?” Her smile captivated him. She motioned for him to come closer. And then she stretched up on tiptoes and whispered into his ear. “Checkmate.”
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“Does that mean you’ll smile even more often?” “Yes.” “God help me.” Her gaze flew to his. “He already helped me,” she whispered. “He gave me you.”
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First Sentence edit
He never knew what hit him.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 16
Series & Lists edit
This is book 62 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2004. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Secrets of a Lady, and followed by Reforming Lord Ragsdale.
This is book 15 of 105 in AAR Top 100 Romances 1998. (authoritative list)
This is book 99 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2007. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Notorious Rake, and followed by Slave to Sensation.
This is book 56 of 100 in AAR Top 100 Romances 2000. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Julie Garwood (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1991
ISBN: 0671702513
Page Count: 432
Publisher: Pocket Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1991
ISBN: 0671702513
Page Count: 432
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: CPB Box no. 1161 vol. 13
- Dewey: 813.54
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