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Impetuous Kristen Haardrad cannot accept her family's refusal of her joining her brother's trading journey, so she stows away only to find that their mission is not so innocent - they are bent on raiding! Beset by soldiers upon their arrival on English ground, the surviving Vikings are captured, enchained, and put to work building walls for the powerful Saxon lord, Royce of Wyndhurst. Once Royce discovers Kristen among the men, he cannot long take his eyes or thoughts from the Viking beauty. Chained in his kitchen, Kristen toils, admitting her attraction to Royce but never admitting herself to be his slave. Her pride, strength and spirit compel Royce, but his hatred of her people causes him to distrust her, until the power of their love forces him to surrender.
Published 1987
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