An Echo of Betrayal

In 12th century Sicily, the wealthy Lord Verres acquires 18-year old orphan Theo as a bride for his foster son. He has no way to predict the chaos he is unleashing upon his stable and prosperous household. Naive, courageous, stubborn and impetuous, Theo is quick to acquire both friends and enemies. When she finds herself drawn into a deadly intrigue with Verres' political rivals, her attempts to do the right thing will have explosive consequences. Presented with a husband who is little more than a boy, Theo sets aside her dreams of romance. But life has another surprise in store. A gripping medieval adventure picking up the threads of Haggard Gentle.