After years spent fighting alongside King Richard in
the crusades, Lord Edmund of Hawksford is finally
returning to his ancestral home. But far from a
joyful reunion, what awaits him is devastation. His
elder brother is dead, killed in a tragic fire at
Hawksford Castle—and the title of duke now falls
to Edmund.
When he strives to rebuild the fire-scarred castle,
Edmund learns that his was not the only life the fire
shattered: his childhood friend Lady Phillipa
survived the flames that took Edmund's brother,
but badly burned, she has hidden herself away from
those she loves. Yet as the pair renews their
acquaintance, they find that their affection runs
deep—perhaps even deeper than they'd ever
realized.
As Edmund and Pippa begin to question whether
the fire was truly an accident, they must discover
the truth of the past before they can plan for their
future. While coming perilously close to the answers
they seek, Edmund and Pippa find themselves at the
mercy of a dangerous foe who will stop at nothing
to lay claim on Hawksford—and he will destroy
any who stand in his way.
Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up on the island of Anglesey off the north coast of Wales. She left Wales to attend Brigham Young University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications. The author of several novels and children's books, Sian has also written articles for the New Era, Ensign, and Liahona magazines. Sian and her husband, Kent, are the parents of five children and the grandparents of three beautiful girls and two handsome boys. They currently live in Rexburg, Idaho, and although Sian has few opportunities to speak Welsh anymore, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch still rolls off her tongue. Traveling, reading, cooking, and being with her grandchildren are some of her favorite activities. She also loves hearing from her readers.
