This Heart of Mine Author:Bertice Small 8 Embarking on a dangerous secret mission for Queen Elizabeth, beautiful, indomitable Skey O'Malley and her noble husband Adam de Marisco must leave behind their lovely, 15 year old daughter Velvet. They have no fears for the safety of their youngest child, having entrusted her to her uncle's care. But Velvet is soon faced with trouble that no ... more »one could have anticipated, as she learns tha the stranger to whom she is bethrothed at the age of 5 will soon be arriving in England to claim her hand in marriage. Desperate to escape her fate, Velevet throws herself on the mercy of her godmother, Queen Elizabeth, winning from her the coveted position of maid of honor at the court and gaining the protection of her royal majesty.« less