A Brave Noblewoman Loses All
In 1099, Lady Margaret is betrothed to the heir of a great Norman estate and will become a countess. Before she weds, her beloved mother dies.
After the funeral, Margaret is betrayed by her father, Lord Charles, who falsely proclaims she traded her honor for pleasures with a lowly Saxon. He declares Margaret his slave and seeks to make her life a misery.
Meanwhile, power struggles rack medieval England. King William II dies under suspicious circumstances. His brother Henry I wins the crown but struggles to keep his throne from the factions plotting to take it. The conquered Saxons hope the Normans destroy each other.
In a world where women are property, Margaret believes nothing can save her from her miserable life. She is wrong. Soon the king will demand her service.
Meet the king, the queen, and the woman who can save them.
Note: This novella contains beatings, murders, and the death of an infant, which may be a trigger for some readers.
This short read introduces Lady Margaret’s adventures:
Lady Margaret’s Escape (Book One)
Lady Margaret’s Challenge (Book Two)
Lady Margaret’s Future (Book Three)
More in Henry's Spare Queen Trilogy
Lady Margaret's Escape
(Book One)
Lady Margaret's Challenge
(Book Two)
Lady Margaret's Future
(Book Three)
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