The Dark Rose — Cynthia Harrod-Eagles

The Desires of the Mighty

Now master of the powerful Morlands, Paul sees his family torn by ill-fated passion as the rule of the Tudors shakes the land. Although the destiny of the Morlands is forever bound to the fortunes of the throne, the loss is bitter when Nanette his beautiful raven-haired niece, leaves for the gilded court of Henry VIII.

Dazzling courtiers and poets, Nanette is swept into the perilous intrigues of a king's passion--into a world where love is balanced on the knife-edge of danger. And her turbulent heart is haunted by the man who is more than uncle to her... the man who dared pluck...The Dark Rose