But fate takes a hand and the castle is betrayed from inside. Soon, Richenda and the other residents are at the mercy of invading forces -- and their leader, the notorious Lord Devenish. Renowned for his pitiless treatment of prisoners, Richenda fears the worst but is determined not to give in. The greatest shock is meeting her loathsome captor face to face, only to discover she has encountered him before -- and on each occasion theirs was a meeting of mutual distrust, contempt, but undeniable attraction. Now, she must choose between her family home, her brother's protection and a passionate but impossible love ...
