A charming adventure of courtly love and loyalty in medieval England.
Sweet, sheltered Gabriella Redclift is betrothed to Sir Cyprian Avendall, whom she has met but once. When Gabriella is abducted in the Devonshire countryside en route to her nuptials, her innocence--and her dream of true love--hang in the balance.
Begining of a trilogy by Linda Lael Miller, set in 1300's England is a good love story.
The day arrives when convent-bred Gabrielle Redclifts fianci sends for her. She has only seen Sir Cyprian Avendall once, but has been his betrothed for years.
Abducted on the way to her wedding by Avendalls enemy, Morgan Chalstrey, Gabrielle makes many attempts to escape. Yet each time her captor manages to bring her back.
Though Morgan appears to be an outlaw, he is actually exacting revenge for Avendalls cruelty to his beloved childhood friend, Rebecca. Gabrielle is merely a pawn in her husbands scheme.
Though he would never hurt the innocent young women, Morgan knows Gabrielles reputation will be shattered as will her naive dreams of the brave Avendall.
Gradually Gabrielle learns to trust Morgan and believes his stories of Avendalls brutality. She decides to side with Morgan, whose heart she hopes to capture.
Abducted on the way to her wedding by Avendalls enemy, Morgan Chalstrey, Gabrielle makes many attempts to escape. Yet each time her captor manages to bring her back.
Though Morgan appears to be an outlaw, he is actually exacting revenge for Avendalls cruelty to his beloved childhood friend, Rebecca. Gabrielle is merely a pawn in her husbands scheme.
Though he would never hurt the innocent young women, Morgan knows Gabrielles reputation will be shattered as will her naive dreams of the brave Avendall.
Gradually Gabrielle learns to trust Morgan and believes his stories of Avendalls brutality. She decides to side with Morgan, whose heart she hopes to capture.
Exciting story that moved right along.
Haven't read this - haven't a clue
