True Event. Tragedy. Hope.

Andreva de Beringer is overjoyed when summoned from the quiet abbey in Toulouse to care for her ailing grandmother in the mountain village of Lavelanet. But her journey into the world quickly becomes a descent into horror. The year is 1244, and the Inquisition has reached the Languedoc.

The peaceful Cathar people -- called the Good Men -- are being hunted as heretics. As fear and violence spread, Andreva finds herself caught between loyalty to her family, her newfound love for a gentle young farmer, and the terrifying reality of a faith under siege.

In the right place -- but at the worst possible time -- Andreva must summon extraordinary courage. Can she hold on to hope as the flames of persecution threaten to consume everything she holds dear?

Based on true events, this moving and seldom-told tale of resistance and faith offers a haunting glimpse into one of medieval history's darkest hours -- for readers who cherish love, freedom, and the resilience of the human spirit.

J. Sowards' medieval romance opens a window on a little known chapter of historical tragedy in Shadows of Montsegur. Challenges to the human conscience have run through the course of time. May we be wiser in our day. ~ Joyce DiPastena, award winning historical romance author

Excerpt:
Jaques cupped her cheek in his hand. His tender touch sent tantalizing currents through her. "Garcia will watch after you. But promise me you will not stay the night inside the castle. Take your uncle to the empty house along the road. The fortress is not safe with the truce ending on the morrow."

"I promise." She lifted her face to his, longing for his kiss. "I wish you would stay." His lips met hers, soft, sweet, and honest. She wrapped her arms around him, returning the kiss willingly.

He released her and slipped away. Andreva opened her eyes and reached to pull him back to kiss him again, to hold him forever, but caught only a glimpse of him sprinting down the path.

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• Religion & SpiritualityChristian Books & BiblesChristian FictionRomanceHistorical
• Literature & FictionHistorical FictionFrench
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• Publication Date: October 13, 2017
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• Print Length: 336 Pages
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