Throughout her entire life, Judith Ravenstow saw only men who were cruel or very cruel, and she anticipated her upcoming marriage with fear. But Guyon FitzMiles, Lord of Oxley and Ledwardt, for whom marriage is only a political transaction, does not intend to torture his young wife. Guy had no intention of paying any special attention to Judith at all. However, his teenage wife surprised him! In a short time, the brave knight realized that his unusually insightful, strong-willed and sensible wife could become his faithful comrade-in-arms in the fight against numerous cruel enemies. And Guyon decided that he would spare no time and effort to win the trust, devotion and love of his unusual wife.