Independent and headstrong, Elizabeth of Bredon wants only to become a nun, but her journey to the convent of St Anne's threatens her determination . . . It's not the escort of holy friars who tempt her, but the man they are taking to do penance for his many sins. Elizabeth has heard whispers about Prince William's treatment of women - the king's only son is a man well schooled in deception, cruelty and murder - yet she cannot entirely resist his charms.
And when the journey takes a treacherous turn, masks of deception fall and there is no safe place but the wicked prince's arms. With treachery drawing near, they are soon racing against time, murderous revenge . . . and their own sinful desires.
