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A Year and a Day

by Virginia Henley · The Medieval DeWarenne Trilogy #1

1998 · 483 pages · Island Books

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When a formidable Norman warrior claims a Scottish castle and its lady as spoils of war, he proposes an unconventional arrangement—a year and a day of passion with no promises beyond that. Jane Leslie has no choice but to accept, yet as their handfasting progresses, this guarded warrior discovers that the headstrong lass he meant to dominate has quietly conquered his heart instead. Amid the chaos of medieval warfare, political intrigue, and dangerous enemies closing in from all sides, these two unlikely lovers must navigate whether their fiery connection can survive beyond their bargain—or if it's strong enough to become something permanent. A sweeping historical romance that proves sometimes the greatest victories are won not on the battlefield, but in matters of the heart.

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Medieval passion meets slow-burn desire—dark folk melodies, sultry indie, and orchestral intensity. Think Hozier's yearning, Florence + The Machine's raw power, and moody Scottish ballads. Smoldering tension, stolen glances, fortified walls crumbling.

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