Anny P. (wolfnme) reviewed on 9/25/2006 + 3389 more book reviews

Rhys is already a famous knight at the age of fourteen when he meets Gwennelyn of Seagrave. However, Rhys is a knight without land or title so it's almost impossible for him to win a bride like Gwen. When they meet, it's almost love at first sight. Six years later, Rhys returns to Seagrave and Gwen, out of desperation, tricks him into meeting her on the battlements. This is the only moment they share before Rhys leaves for four years to raise enough gold to win Gwen as his bride.

By the time Rhys returns, Gwen is due to marry in a week. The man she was betrothed to as a child, Alain, is a dim-witted coward and also a cruel man. He cares nothing for Gwen other than to have her bear his heirs, and then occupies himself with bedding every woman in sight.

Rhys and Gwen are desperate to get out of the situation they're in, but Alain has seen to it that Gwen cannot escape the keep. Realizing the hopelessness of their situation, Gwen marries Alain, but trusting all the while that Rhys will do what he can to find a way for them to be together.

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