Publication Date: June 2024

Synopsis:

The Balkans, 1373. A devastating battle claimed the lives of Konstantin’s father, uncle, and most of their Serb army, leaving him to rule as a vassal of the Ottoman sultan, a role he is wholly unprepared for. Between war, famine, and a persistent band of brigands, Konstantin is nearly bankrupt. He will need to find a wealthy bride to marry if he is to have any hope of saving his lands and securing his future.

A betrothal to Suzana, the daughter of a prosperous merchant, is soon arranged, and upon meeting her, Konstantin immediately feels hope that their marriage could someday grow into love. Yet, from the moment of Konstantin and Suzana’s betrothal, enemies threaten their lives, outlaws prey on their lands, and the terrors of Suzana’s abusive past haunt their fragile new relationship. As this onslaught of threats closes in, the two face challenges that will test their love, their faith, and their hope to save their people and win their freedom from the heavy weight of Ottoman oppression.

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What To Expect:

Readers can expect a historical fiction set in 1373 that follow a couple that grows in trust, love, and friendship.

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Content Warnings:

Language: None

Sexual Content: None

Violence: Moderate- War violence/death/abduction at knife point/attempted murder. Domestic violence./rape towards a child (in past tense, trauma discussed). Rape and pillaging after battles (insinuated, not graphic)

Substance Use: Mild – Alcoholism

Prejudices: Mild – Sexism

Religious Themes: This is a Christian novel told with a Christian perspective.

Other Topics: PTSD

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