"Shadows of Honor" is a captivating historical romance set during the Reconquista of the eighth century. It follows the intertwined lives of two noble families, the Delgados and the de la Cruz, who were forced into exile from their beloved Granada when it fell to Muslim rule. Seeking refuge in Southern France, they strive to forge new lives while participating in the ongoing Reconquista.
At the heart of the story is Sir Ferdinand Delgado, a young knight driven by a burning desire to reclaim his family's ancestral lands and restore their honor. Amidst the tumultuous events of the Reconquista, Ferdinand's path crosses with Lady Isabella de la Cruz, a baroness longing for purpose beyond her noble status. Their childhood friendship evolves into a forbidden love that defies societal expectations and poses a threat to their families and aspirations.
As the Reconquista reaches its climax, Ferdinand must confront his ambitions and the challenges of war, while Isabella grapples with the constraints of her marriage. Together, they navigate the complexities of courtly life, battling secrecy, political intrigue, and the shadows of betrayal.
"Shadows of Honor" transports readers to a vividly portrayed medieval world, rich in detail and atmosphere. It explores themes of love, honor, duty, and the pursuit of personal and familial legacies. Against a backdrop of epic battles, courtly machinations, and the struggle for identity, the novel weaves a compelling tale of passion and sacrifice.
Will Ferdinand and Isabella defy societal norms to pursue their love, or will honor and duty prevail? The answer lies within the pages of "Shadows of Honor," where the timeless question of love versus duty unfolds in the captivating tapestry of the Reconquista.Fe
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.