The Maiden Author:Jude Deveraux A fierce, independent beauty....a prince trained in the ways of chivalry...a war-torn land in Europe's mysterious Dark Ages. — Pageantry, palace intrigue and passion..These are the exciting threads in Jude's novel. — The year is 1299 and the King is dying. He brings his so Rowan back from England where he'd grown up, back to rule the land that is ... more »rightfully his. But Rowan is no welcomed by all, especially not by the beautiful Jura who wants her own brother to rule.« less