Set in medieval England the story opens with the secret love between Eve Clavering and Hugh de Cressi whose relationship is threatened by family rivalry and differences in social status. Their meetings are overshadowed by ancient feuds political schemes and the expectations placed upon Eve’s marriage. Figures such as priests knights and rivals deepen the intrigue while deception traps and mysterious influences shape events. As tension grows acts of courage archery contests and personal challenges begin to define Hugh’s path. The first part culminates in the approach to the Battle of Crecy where private love and honor collide with the larger forces of war.
Set in medieval England the story opens with the secret love between Eve Clavering and Hugh de Cressi whose relationship is threatened by family rivalry and differences in social status. Their meetings are overshadowed by ancient feuds political schemes and the expectations placed upon Eve’s marr...