When a daring nobleman and a spirited princess find themselves at odds with dangerous zealots who want to whisk her away from England, they must navigate a treacherous web of ambition, faith, and loyalty. Richard Fitzwarren has already sacrificed his reputation to protect Elizabeth Tudor once before, but this time the stakes are impossibly higher—Protestant reformers genuinely believe they're saving her life by removing her from her ruthless sister's reach, even as Elizabeth refuses to abandon her conviction that her destiny belongs in England. What unfolds is a thrilling dance of intrigue across Tudor England, where right intentions collide with dangerous consequences, and where Richard and Elizabeth must trust each other to survive the plots swirling around them. Perfect for readers who crave historical adventure with a dash of romance and complex characters who'll do anything for what they believe in.

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