Madselin — Norah Lofts

In 1066 Saxon England became an enemy-occupied territory, subject to the cruel and greedy tyranny of the Norman conquerors.

MADSELIN, young wife of an aging Saxon lord, found herself in the space of a few short days bereft of her husband, land, title and friends. Her only defense against the oppressors was pride - the pride of an ancient people, and of a royal descent.

And to Rold, the purloiner of her husband's land, Madselin was a challenge - an emotional challenge that both of them were more than eager to accept...