Brianna's castle has been taken by King Henry II. Brianna see's her father bent at the knee to King Henry II and she has a fit, which leads to the King demanding she marries to one of his mercenary's sons. She plots and schemes believing she can return her father's lands to him. She comes across as spoiled and highly unbelievable behavior given that period in time. She demands the sons go on a quest to find a gift, the gift that makes her laugh loudest and longest wins her hand.

While I didn't like her, nor appreciated the book repeatedly trying to explain away her behavior I loved Luc. He's the eldest son and has no desire to win her hand, instead of going on the quest he stays at the castle and works to repair the neglected orchard. He's humble, caring and noble. Luc only wants to return to his barony but as he interacts with Brianna they warm to each other and murders bring them even closer together. We see Brianna growing up and being more mature but I still found it hard to like her until almost the very end.
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