Swords and Shields

Set in AD 1301, this historical novel follows Sir Drake de Winter as he returns home from a perilous quest to find his family and kingdom torn by unrest. His journey leads him into the service of King Edward I, where he becomes entangled in military campaigns and faces an unexpected marriage to Lady Elisaveta du Reims, a woman of complex loyalties and backgrounds. As their lives intertwine amidst turbulent political landscapes, both are drawn to feelings that challenge their allegiances and desires.