Widowed and a mother of two, Lady Alinor no longer feels
the same joy being the mistress of Roselynde. Her
husband's passing has left emptiness, both at the keep and
in her heart. Somehow, Alinor manages to remain spirited,
even as King John's rule means she must fight to keep her
land and her family safe.
Salvation lies with a trusted family friend, Sir Ian de
Point, who offers to marry Alinor. In order to protect
that which she loves, Alinor reluctantly agrees because
England's days are growing darker, along with the ire of
King John, who hasn't forgotten the mistress of Roselynde,
nor his intentions for her ruination....