Madelyne has a magical way about her which draws everyone to her and causes everyone to want to do her bidding. However, after an act of compassion on her part that floors him, he not only wants to capture her, but he knows right away that he won't ever let her go.There are some very funny moments throughout which showcase the MCs personalities and how they interact with each other. His method of justice is simple: an eye for an eye. It was Duncan's plan all along to kidnap Lady Madelyne as an act of revenge toward her brother, who had perpetrated a terrible crime against Duncan's own sister. Madelyne finds a way to free him, not realizing that Duncan has his own men ready to scale the walls at his signal. Honor's Splendourby Julie Garwoodsetting: England, 1099 -William II was ruling monarch, followed by his brother, Henry I.Baron Duncan of Wexton and Lady Madelyne first meet after he is captured by her evil brother, Baron Louddon, and left outside to freeze to death.
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