First published 1986
When a deadly plague sweeps her homeland, Nerilka defies her father's selfish orders and secretly departs Fort Hold to offer her medical expertise wherever it's needed most. Her courageous journey leads her to Ruatha, where the embattled Lord Alessan is desperately trying to inoculate his people. As Nerilka works tirelessly alongside the Healers, she finds not only purpose, but the possibility of a new life she'd long since abandoned hope for. But will her newfound happiness last, or will the demands of duty and family ultimately dictate her fate?
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, medical, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Fort Hold, Ruatha
Period: medieval
189 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey
Content warnings: medical-trauma