It is 1644, Lancashire, England, in the midst of the English Civil War between King and Parliament. Elena Roland, a resolute heiress who suffers precognitive visions, can handle a sword, rides as well as any man, and counts the tower ghost a friend, fights to defend her fortress from siege and to protect herself against her uncles attempts to eliminate her right to the land. Terrified of change, she refutes the betrothal forced upon her. A brilliant, ever-moving cavalier and an exiled Scot, Duncan Comrie is ordered to imprison Elena. An overwhelming, sensual need springs up between them. Will she overcome her fears, open her heart, and allow him to help her? For all too soon power-hungry Edward Gorgon arrives to collect his bride. A unique first person perspective, depth of character, and realism drive this novel of corrupted power, loyalty, lust, ancient curses, love, deceit, war, and personal torment.
