Roxelana Giray, only 21 years old, works in one of England's best sexual establishments. However, a woman of her station and rank has no business working inside such an establishment. Until one day, Roxelana becomes a mistress to the King of England Henry VIII. Soon enough, she becomes one of the most powerful women in England, leaving her open for enemies to attack her. In the Tudor court where there is greed, betrayal, power, sex, and scandal Roxelana must do whatever she can to keep her position of power. Even if it means facing off against enemies like Catherine of Aragon, Thomas Wolsey, Thomas Cromwell, and Lady Anne Boleyn who seek her downfall. Will Roxelana be able to keep her power, and soon rise as the next Queen of England? Or will she lose her head?
Part 1: Takes place in the second half of The Spanish Princess (in progress)
Part 2: Takes place in Season 1 and 2 of The Tudors
Part 3: Takes place in Season 3 and 4 of The Tudors
Just when she's decided to leave the Town, Lady Cressida Belverst is forced to marry Lord Calan Haverston, the man who coincidentally knows a way out. Agreeing to marry for all the wrong reasons, can Cressida and Calan find out where their hearts truly belong?
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It is impossible to leave the Town, but one woman is determined to escape with the help of her betrothed.
Lady Cressida Belverst has always been judged as a walking scandal. Oh, how she tries (on some rare occasions) to be proper! When her parents arrange for her to marry a rich lord, Cressida has had enough. She has to leave the Town because she will not be forced to live with a man she doesn't love. But what happens if the very man she's betrothed to is the only one who can help her get out?
Calan Haverston, the Lord of Easton, takes the risk and helps his betrothed by using his knowledge of the Town's secrets because he is as willing as she to stay free of marriage for reasons completely different. He has dark secrets he cannot share with her, and his life is not one he can likewise open to anyone. But what happens when she leaves after awakening desires he thought he has under control? And what happens when he finds himself longing for her?
Cressida goes to a completely different place, one she has only heard in stories and read in books, with hopes of finding what her heart has always longed for. But love, mystery and secrets will chase her and it will only be a matter of time before she realizes what her heart truly desires.
*This story is a standalone title in the Haverston Family series.