For My Lady's Heart (original & condensed)

The beautiful and mysterious princess came to the young knight's rescue --and bestowed upon him two precious emeralds. From that day, she was hissworn lady... Though Melanthe de Monteverde had saved the handsome Englishman, she couldnot save herself. She was a pawn in a court of intrigue and secrets. But theman she had saved would return for her -- as the legendary Green Knight. Hewould take up his sword for her honor -- and risk his life for the love thatburned between them... Formats : EPUB, ORIGINAL_EPUB Genre : Historical Romance Edit : e Q : R A princess sparks devotion in a chivalrous knight in this medieval romance by a New York Times –bestselling author who “creates magic” (Lisa Kleypas). With Princess Melanthe di Monteverde widowed, a political marriage would tip the balance of power to any kingdom that possessed her. Determined to return to England alive and unwed, she hides behind a mask of witchery. Protecting her is Ruck d’Angleterre, a chivalrous knight who never wavers—and the only man Melanthe wishes could lift the veil of her disguise. He once desired her, but now his gaze reveals distrust. As they flee her enemies, Melanthe’s impossible love for the Green Knight grows. Ruck has remained chaste for thirteen miserable years, since his wife entered a nunnery, continuing to honor their marital vows. In that dark hour, when the church stripped him of his spouse and his possessions, the princess secretly came to his aid with two emeralds. Her safety is his duty, yet his heart is not pure. Each time he gazes upon Melanthe’s sable hair and twilight eyes, he wants more Showcasing Laura Kinsale’s gift for bringing unforgettable characters to life on the page, For My Lady’s Heart is yet another winner from the author of Flowers from the Storm , chosen as one of the “Greatest Love Stories of All Time” in a poll of Washington Post and Glamour magazine readers. Pursued by her enemies, flattered and courted for her lands, a powerful, devious princess is desperate to reach refuge. Melanthe can trust only one man amid the lies, the mysterious Green Knight{u2014}a true knight who never wavers; a man who cannot comprehend deceit. But as an impossible love grows between them, betrayal becomes their only future . . .In this classic romance, Laura Kinsale has crafted a rich, sensual portrait of life during the Middle Ages. And now for the first time, readers can choose between two versions of the story. Both are included in this ebook.The first is the original published novel filled with Middle English dialogue and deep period detail. The second, included only here in the ebook version, has been reworked by the author to be a tighter read, with more modern words for dialogue. Whichever you decide to read, you will be richly rewarded with a story of love and honor for the ages Pursued by her enemies, flattered and courted for her lands, a powerful, devious princess is desperate to reach refuge. Melanthe can trust only one man amid the lies, the mysterious Green Knight ; a true knight who never wavers; a man who cannot comprehend deceit. But as an impossible love grows between them, betrayal becomes their only future