The Montbryce Legacy Series by Anna Markland

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.It’s a bitter battle between the Normans and the Saxons for the fate of the English throne, and it promises to be the epic beginning of the legendary Montbryce Legacy.A True War Hero...Ram de Montbryce is an ambitious young warrior who valiantly serves William the Conqueror at the epic Battle of Hastings, where more than 10,000 soldiers were slain.A Sacrificial Pawn.. moreAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.It’s a bitter battle between the Normans and the Saxons for the fate of the English throne, and it promises to be the epic beginning of the legendary Montbryce Legacy.A True War Hero...Ram de Montbryce is an ambitious young warrior who valiantly serves William the Conqueror at the epic Battle of Hastings, where more than 10,000 soldiers were slain.A Sacrificial Pawn...Mabelle de Valtesse is an heiress-turned-refugee whose volatile father forfeits all his estates. At the very moment her inheritance is set to be restored, her exiled father negotiates a marriage of strategic importance.Can a warrior who is greedy for glory find true love with a willful refugee brought to his bed in an arranged marriage? less

Praise for Conquering Passion"Wow,loved this book. It kept me reading until 2am. I had to force myself to put it down to go to bed. This author certainly knows her history."Helen Scott Taylor, author of Oceans Between Us"...a sweeping Norman epic. Markland has done her research and it shows. The plot moves at a nice pace, never lingering. The characters are interesting and likable. The supporting cast of characters helps to round out the story and give the novel its epic effect... morePraise for Conquering Passion"Wow,loved this book. It kept me reading until 2am. I had to force myself to put it down to go to bed. This author certainly knows her history."Helen Scott Taylor, author of Oceans Between Us"...a sweeping Norman epic. Markland has done her research and it shows. The plot moves at a nice pace, never lingering. The characters are interesting and likable. The supporting cast of characters helps to round out the story and give the novel its epic effect."Stephanie Burkhart, author of A Polish HeartThe year is 1066. The world is about to change forever. Can love survive and flourish amid the carnage, hatred, betrayals and dangers of the Norman Conquest? Juicy historical fiction. An intimate story of passion, ambition, conspiracy, and vengeance.. More praise for Anna Markland"Whoa- what a wonderful sweeping saga- LOVE IT! Anna Markland is an incredible storyteller and captivates you from the start. I suggest everyone put this on their must read. I look forward to reading more from this incredible author."Lois Lavrisa, author of Liquid Lies"...sheer genius...a great story...by an equally great story teller."Lynn Crain, author of A Lover for Rachel"...the historical detail is impressive, the events helping drive the story, intertwined with a very strong romance...The reader is sucked into...the middle of politics, intrigue, and the trappings of life in that era...masterfully done..."Shelisa "Fiction is Oxygen"Lovers of medieval romance and English history will enjoy CONQUERING PASSION. If you enjoy the historical richness of Ken Follett, you'll love Anna Markland's books. Follett with a woman's touch.Looking for more Anna Markland? If you like stories with medieval breeds of dogs, you'll enjoyIf Love Dares Enough, Carried Away, and Wild Viking Princess. If you have a soft spot for cats, read Passion in the Blood. less

A sentence of death is the inevitable punishment for those who defy the laws of William the Conqueror. After the successful Norman invasion of England, Renouf de Malbadon steals Devona Melton’s wealthy Saxon estates, forcing her into marriage and her family into bondage as his servants. He conceals dangerous secrets but she is powerless to challenge him and his thugs... moreA sentence of death is the inevitable punishment for those who defy the laws of William the Conqueror. After the successful Norman invasion of England, Renouf de Malbadon steals Devona Melton’s wealthy Saxon estates, forcing her into marriage and her family into bondage as his servants. He conceals dangerous secrets but she is powerless to challenge him and his thugs. Hugh de Montbryce is a member of an illustrious Norman family, a celebrated warrior, but he carries unseen scars from the Battle of Hastings and intends never to marry. However, he cannot turn a blind eye when he becomes aware of Renouf’s cruel and callous treatment of a woman he is drawn to. He risks everything the Montbryces hold dear to save Devona from her tormentor, incurring the wrath of his king in the process. Sybilla de Sancerre is a foreigner, an Angevin, but she knows Renouf’s secrets; revealing them will save Hugh, but at the cost of her own life—unless she marries a Norman. Hugh’s brother is in love with Sybilla, but will she deem Antoine’s offer of marriage a ploy to secure her testimony on his brother’s behalf? Such a marriage to a woman from Anjou, Normandy’s traditional enemy, might be considered treason. Will love dare enough to risk the Conqueror’s wrath? less

Set in the 11th century, Book Two of the Montbryce Legacy is the story of Caedmon Woolgar, the illegitimate son of a Norman Earl, Ram de Montbryce. A warrior who has always believed he is the son of a dead Saxon hero of the Battle of Hastings, Caedmon's discovery of his illegitimacy threatens to destroy him and his marriage to Agneta Kirkthwaite. He seeks redemption by going off on the First Crusade... moreSet in the 11th century, Book Two of the Montbryce Legacy is the story of Caedmon Woolgar, the illegitimate son of a Norman Earl, Ram de Montbryce. A warrior who has always believed he is the son of a dead Saxon hero of the Battle of Hastings, Caedmon's discovery of his illegitimacy threatens to destroy him and his marriage to Agneta Kirkthwaite. He seeks redemption by going off on the First Crusade. Agneta harbours hatreds of her own over the massacre of her family and the destruction of her home—a crime Caedmon unwittingly participated in. Can love help them overcome hatred and forge a powerful dynasty of their own? A Man of Value is a medieval romance, set against the backdrop of the rule of King William Rufus and the attempts of the Scottish King Malcolm to take control of Northumbria from the Normans. Caedmon's heroism during the First Crusade takes the reader on an emotional journey to find himself as he travels across Europe to Asia Minor. less

Vengeance is an intense and gripping tale of love and revenge.Ronan MacLachlainn is an Irishman of great strength and determination, despite being tortured, maimed and dispossessed. He burns for vengeance and the restoration of his hereditary Irish lands. Yet he must come to terms with the irrevocable physical losses he has suffered... moreVengeance is an intense and gripping tale of love and revenge.Ronan MacLachlainn is an Irishman of great strength and determination, despite being tortured, maimed and dispossessed. He burns for vengeance and the restoration of his hereditary Irish lands. Yet he must come to terms with the irrevocable physical losses he has suffered.Rhoni de Montbryce appears to be a spoiled, rich Anglo-Norman noblewoman; however, she gradually cloaks herself in the strength, honor, and integrity that is her birthright. But will she prove equal to the daunting challenges Ronan faces?A fast paced adventure filled with intrigue as a poignant romance blossoms between this unlikely pair. And there’s a touch of the paranormal. After all, it’s an Irish tale. less

Birthright is Book 5 of The Montbryce Legacy Anniversary Edition. Adam de Montbryce must come to terms with devastating losses that may cost him his birthright. Dare he trust the woman he loves with his terrible secret? His half brother, Denis de Sancerre, is determined to stand by his beleaguered brother. Can Denis find love despite his dwarfed stature? He has never risked his heart before... moreBirthright is Book 5 of The Montbryce Legacy Anniversary Edition. Adam de Montbryce must come to terms with devastating losses that may cost him his birthright. Dare he trust the woman he loves with his terrible secret? His half brother, Denis de Sancerre, is determined to stand by his beleaguered brother. Can Denis find love despite his dwarfed stature? He has never risked his heart before. Set in the 12th century against the backdrop of the magnificent Arundel Castle and the eerie ancient monoliths of Carnac in Brittany, Birthright is the tale of The Giant and the Dwarf, brothers haunted by secrets. They struggle to come to terms with physical impairments in a medieval world where survival of the fittest is a stark reality. What is the secret to their survival and happiness? “Two loyal brothers must cope with afflictions that render them unmarriageable and, in their minds, unfit for love. Two sisters, also afflicted and locked in the attic of a manor home their entire lives, cope with freedom and, in their minds, the undeserved love offered them by these noble men. The story takes an unusual and heart-touching approach to the stories of these four people, then weaves it with a tale of court intrigue and malicious intentions that has readers sitting on the edge of their seats in fear for the lives of these endearing characters.” Connie Flynn, author of The Dragon Hour. less

Though his hands are crippled with an incurable ailment, Izzy is determined to succeed as a warrior. An exotic beauty and a gifted healer, Farah is not all she seems. She has the power to heal Izzy, but is he the one in need of a miracle?