Alexandre de Monroy had it all: fierce fights, drunken feasts, many mistresses, a life full of pleasures, exploits and glory. But then one day a fragile girl named Mandi falls madly in love with a brave warrior. One night, noisy, drunken fun brought Mandi into Alexander’s bed. He greedily took possession of her and left her alone, not knowing what treasure he was losing. The proud girl, not wanting to become Alexander’s next conquest, runs away from the hype and string of tournaments. And how painful it is now to realize that the beloved was in the clutches of a cruel tyrant. Now he must challenge Lord Mortein himself - Richard the Lionheart's brother. There is only one choice: to regain love or perish...* * *Elizabeth Chadwick's novels are about noble, brave men and wayward, seductive beauties, about the eternal battle of Pride and Love, Duty and all-consuming Passion. The harsh world of the Middle Ages is merciless to the destinies of the two. Everything is against them: the envy of treacherous rulers and the machinations of powerful enemies, the cold steel of blades hungry for blood, and the vicissitudes of cruel fate. Kings and rulers are replaced, cruel tyrants fade into oblivion, but only the fire of passion flares up stronger, only the attraction of two loving hearts grows stronger...