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    Danburgh Castle
    Danburgh Castle
    Danburgh Castle
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    Danburgh Castle

    By Catherine E. Chapman

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    Lord Robert, Norman ruler of the most north-easterly region of England, spares the life of Emma, the pregnant widow of an Anglo-Saxon rebel. When his wife dies in childbirth, he asks Emma to become nurse to his son at Danburgh Castle.

    On arrival at the castle, Emma discovers that the widowed Lord Robert is already promised to Fiona, the daughter of a Scottish thane. This arrangement does not, however, prevent Lord Robert from making advances towards his nurse. Emma resists Lord Robert’s attentions, but finds she is increasingly having to deny her own desires in order to do so.

    A short, sensual Medieval romance.

    "A Medieval tale that was fast paced & kept my interest ... wonderfully written and a fun read," (Goodreads review).

    "The plot was tight and kept me engaged, good characterisation meant I truly cared about what was happening," (4 star review).

    "Fitted the time-frame of the early Norman conquest of England; I wanted to read more."

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCatherine E. Chapman
    Release dateDec 30, 2012
    ISBN9781301521043
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    Catherine E. Chapman

    I write women's fiction and historical and contemporary romance. My longer works have been described as accessible character fiction; they are often humorous.For tasters of my writing, five short stories are available to download for free from Smashwords & their retailers.Many thanks to all who have reviewed, recommended and rated my books; I really appreciate feedback from readers.My seven short historical romances, set in periods ranging from Medieval times to the Twentieth Century, are available, digitally and in print, in one volume, 'Collected Romances.' My full-length historical romances include 'Miss Millie's Groom,' a subtle romance set during the Great War, and 'The Knight's Falconess,' a sensual Medieval romance.'The Laird's Right-Hand Lady,' a contemporary romance set in the Scottish Highlands, and 'Art & Grace,' a novel set in Regency England, are amongst my most recent publications on Smashwords. Some of my books and stories are available as Audiobooks from Google Play and other retailers.

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      Danburgh Castle - Catherine E. Chapman

      ~DANBURGH CASTLE~

      By Catherine E. Chapman

      Published by Catherine E. Chapman at Smashwords

      Copyright 2012 Catherine E. Chapman

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      DANBURGH CASTLE

      How am I to know that your daughter didn’t conspire with her husband to overthrow me? the Norman lord asked the old man.

      I beg your pardon, sir, she is not my daughter. I am her grandfather. Her father died some time ago. But she is like a child to me and, if you just look at her, sir, you can see she is an honest woman. The old man held out his hand, gesturing to the girl, who was held by two of Lord Robert’s men, at the back of the castle courtyard.

      Bring the woman here, Lord Robert ordered.

      The guards walked her forward. She came willingly, her head bowed. Her long, chestnut hair, worn loose ordinarily, had been arranged into two long, thick plaits by her mother that morning.

      Raise your head, woman, Lord Robert told her when she stood before him.

      Emma lifted her head and looked into Lord Robert’s eyes.

      But his gaze rested on her stomach. She is with child, he said.

      Yes my lord, the old man confirmed.

      Is it the traitor, Alaric’s child?

      Of course, Lord Robert. No granddaughter of mine would bear a child out of wedlock.

      And you suppose that I will let this woman live to bring the son of a traitor into the world?

      I have heard you are a just man, Lord Robert, said the grandfather. I don’t believe you would put an innocent child –and its innocent mother– to death out of spite. The traitor Alaric is dead. I give you my word, Lord Robert, that if you spare his widow and child, they will remain under my roof, and be to the King subjects as loyal as myself and my good daughter, this girl’s mother.

      Lord Robert was silent.

      If you will permit me sir, the old man continued, I would ask you to consider how you would feel if your own wife were to be condemned to death, carrying, as she is, your child–

      You over-step the mark, the Norman lord cautioned

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