First published 1992
Bertran de Talair, a noble troubadour, and Urte de Miraval, his powerful rival, vie for the affections of long-dead Aelis, once heir to the throne of the cultured land of Arbonne. As their feud intensifies, the militant kingdom of Gorhaut to the north seeks to eradicate the worship of Arbonne's female deity. A mysterious mercenary named Blaise arrives, his lineage and plea for sanctuary setting the stage for a brutal clash between the two warring cultures. Amidst the chaos, a young troubadour's tale suggests the sweep of the drama to come.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Arbonne, Gorhaut
Period: Medieval
513 pages · Hardcover · Crown Publishers