Knightess - J. A. Stein

nHe must not find me, she whispered to herself. Her thoughts moved through a hundred terrifying memories and the work she had done to hide. The struggles she had been through. The humiliation.n n nn nAh, really now? And how much is not finding you worth?n n nn nSir Alec Earnblaec has discovered Ella's secret. She isn't a commoner as she so pretends. Her name isn't even Ella. She is Lady Eleanor de Levan, wife of the disreputable Sir Lezay, and he wants her back. Fortunately, or perhaps unfortunately for Eleanor, Alec has his own agenda, which includes her. Together, they weave a delicate charade that forces Eleanor to question how much her secret is worth. To answer that, she has to face her past in all its ugliness. It takes courage and skills she long ago buried, but the woman that emerges is not the timid maid Alec discovered.n n nn nShe is a Knightess.n n nn nAs Eleanor fights to retake her own identity, she must face her abusive husband, her manipulative uncle, and a childhood love that shakes her resolve. All the while, Alec stands at her side, both raising her up and tearing her down, uncertain of what to make of this complicated woman that he's taken into his life. Does she have the strength it takes to face her past? Will she escape the hold Alec has laid over her? And for all the courage she must find, will she find the courage to love?n n nn nFollow Eleanor's epic journey to knighthood, freedom, and love in this unpredictable tale of a woman who fights her way to strength and independence.n nAuthor's Note: This is a novel of Historical Fiction set in medieval Europe that contains a strong romance line along with intense themes like battles, kidnapping, and mention of rape. The plot is full of twists and turns, and I hope you enjoy the ride! n nn