Tammy E. (readbooks) reviewed on 11/17/2009 + 7 more book reviews

The Conqueror is a story about Rolfe de Warenne who was one of William the Conqueror's valued soldiers and Ceidre, the illegitimate daughter of a Saxon Lord. After the battle of Hastings, William bestowed on Rolfe âAelfgarâ and the hand of marriage to Lady Alice, Ceidre's half-sister. Upon seeing Ceidre for the first time, Rolfe becomes captivated believing that she is the Lady of Aelfgar and will soon be his wife. Rolfe finds out the truth and feels Ceidre has played him for the fool. Rolfe marries Lady Alice in order to gain his lands but the battle of wills and lust grow stronger every day. Rolfe realizes that he can't have Ceidre so marries her off to his number one, âGuy.â Doing this also gave Rolfe the right to claim âLe droit du deigneurâ on Ceidre's wedding night. Rolfe also learns Lady Alice had a deep hatred for her half sister. She tries several times to do away with her and also attempts murder.
 
Rolfe was ordered by King William to bring in Ceidre's half brothers for treason. Ceidre is torn between her loyalty to her brothers and the hidden lust for Rolfe. The dangerous game begins of betrayal, lust and love. Rolfe tries to put Ceidre in her place and Ceidre defies Rolfe at every turn with the desire growing stronger and stronger.

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