Shortlisted for the RNA Historical Romantic Novel AwardThe long-awaited prequel to Elizabeth Chadwicks beloved first novel The Wild HuntPicking up an Elizabeth Chadwick novel you know you are in for a sumptuous rideDaily Telegraph The Welsh Borders, 1069 When Ashdyke Manor is attacked, Lady Christen is forced to witness her husbands murder and the pillaging of her lands at the hands of brutal Norman invaders. It seems the pain is finally over when Miles Le Gallois, Lord of Milnham-on-Wye, calls off the attack. But he has Christens brother under armed guard and a deal to offer: her brothers freedom for her hand in marriage. Christen finds herself hastily married into the enemy side, with her brother swearing his vengeance on her new husband. Miles and Christens precarious union invites enemies from all sides and when Miles is summoned for a lengthy campaign by the King, Christen is left to watch his lands. In the midst of war, two enemies must somehow learn to trust one another if they are to survive . . . Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick An author who makes history come gloriously aliveThe Times Stunning . . . Her characters are beguiling, and the story is intriguingBarbara Erskine Meticulous research and strong storytellingWoman & Home