Catherine Series by Juliette Benzoni, Linda Compagnoni Walther, Stephen James Walker

In turbulent 15th Century France, young Catherine Legoix grows into a woman of dangerous beauty. Her distinctive violet eyes and stunning mane of golden hair inflame the desires of the powerful Duke Philippe, who schemes to make her his mistress by having her unwillingly married to the hugely wealthy but emotionally distant Royal Treasurer... moreIn turbulent 15th Century France, young Catherine Legoix grows into a woman of dangerous beauty. Her distinctive violet eyes and stunning mane of golden hair inflame the desires of the powerful Duke Philippe, who schemes to make her his mistress by having her unwillingly married to the hugely wealthy but emotionally distant Royal Treasurer. Yet still Catherine seems unable to win the heart of the one man whose love she truly craves … The first book in Juliette Benzoni’s classic series of historical romances, back in print in the English language for the first time in decades! less

"...she will be beautiful enough to make a man die of love..." Violet eyed Catherine born to the violence, terror and sensuality of the Hundred Years War, knew well the madness of the masses. She had seen them sack the Dauphin's palace, destroy her own home and kill her father, a Parisian goldsmith. By the age of 12 she was a refugee in the Beggars' Kingdom under the protective custody of a gypsy named Sara... more"...she will be beautiful enough to make a man die of love..." Violet eyed Catherine born to the violence, terror and sensuality of the Hundred Years War, knew well the madness of the masses. She had seen them sack the Dauphin's palace, destroy her own home and kill her father, a Parisian goldsmith. By the age of 12 she was a refugee in the Beggars' Kingdom under the protective custody of a gypsy named Sara. At 21 a golden-haired woman of tantalizing and dangerous beauty, she attracts the attention of Philippe of Burgundy and finds herself in the center of royal politics and intrigue--and one step further into the destiny foreseen by the gypsy so long ago. less

Catherine, now the Comtesse de Montsalvy, struggles to restore her husbands name to it's former glory. The Château of Montsalvy has been razed to the ground in the name of King Charles VII. Arnaud himself has been torn from his wife and child, stricken by the ravages of leprosy. France, devastated by the Hundred Years War, is no place for travelers... moreCatherine, now the Comtesse de Montsalvy, struggles to restore her husbands name to it's former glory. The Château of Montsalvy has been razed to the ground in the name of King Charles VII. Arnaud himself has been torn from his wife and child, stricken by the ravages of leprosy. France, devastated by the Hundred Years War, is no place for travelers. Yet Catherine disregards every hazard to join those noble men who are planning the downfall of La Trémoille, the arch-enemy of her cause and of her country. Success or failure depend upon her and she risks her life in the exotic and daring role which she must play. In the squalor of a gypsy camp, in the splendor of Charles VII's Court, Catherine's courage and exquisite beauty inspire loyalty and passionate love - never forgetting the one man she loves... less

"Is god really to be thanked for putting Arnaud in your path? You might be ruling over an empire!" Proud and passionate Catherine is helpless before her love for the haughty Arnaud de Montsalvy. Now it seems she has lost him forever to the wanton caresses of a princess of the Moorish infidels... more"Is god really to be thanked for putting Arnaud in your path? You might be ruling over an empire!" Proud and passionate Catherine is helpless before her love for the haughty Arnaud de Montsalvy. Now it seems she has lost him forever to the wanton caresses of a princess of the Moorish infidels. In a harrowing journey through medieval France and the Pyrenees to fabled Granada, Catherine reaches the palace where Arnaud is the Princess's love slave-only to find herself the Caliph's favorite harem girl! Catherine's battle to free herself and reach Arnaud, to battle with the Princess for him, her life constantly in danger, is the unforgettable story that has its climax in a time for love. less

All Men Wanted Her...But Only Arnaud Possessed Her. Proud, violet-eyed Catherine was a renowned beauty in 15th-century France, and together with Arnaud she lived and reigned in the duchy of Montsalvy. But when the thunderous turmoil of the Hundred Years' War raged around them, they were torn apart by a rush of events. With Arnaud summoned to the Parisian battlefront, Catherine was left to defend Montsalvy against ruthless enemies who plotted its conquest - and Catherine's capture.. moreAll Men Wanted Her...But Only Arnaud Possessed Her. Proud, violet-eyed Catherine was a renowned beauty in 15th-century France, and together with Arnaud she lived and reigned in the duchy of Montsalvy. But when the thunderous turmoil of the Hundred Years' War raged around them, they were torn apart by a rush of events. With Arnaud summoned to the Parisian battlefront, Catherine was left to defend Montsalvy against ruthless enemies who plotted its conquest - and Catherine's capture... And when a deadly conspiracy to assassinate Arnaud was mounted, Catherine was plunged into a rescue mission that was fraught with peril and required all her skills to save the man she loved! less

First ever English-language translation of the seventh and final book in Juliette Benzoni’s acclaimed, best-selling series of historical romance novels.Catherine’s long quest to be reunited with her jealous, violent husband Arnaud plunges her into her most dangerous adventure yet... moreFirst ever English-language translation of the seventh and final book in Juliette Benzoni’s acclaimed, best-selling series of historical romance novels.Catherine’s long quest to be reunited with her jealous, violent husband Arnaud plunges her into her most dangerous adventure yet. On an arduous journey that takes her through Lorraine, Luxembourg and Flanders, before she can finally return to her own domain of Montsalvy, she faces a succession of perilous challenges, including an assassination attempt on an imprisoned king; a harrowing physical ordeal at the hands of a band of brigands; a confrontation with an imposter posing as Joan of Arc; and an encounter with her obsessed former lover, Duke Phillipe of Burgundy. Will her longed-for reconciliation with Arnaud ever come to pass; and what will be the final fate of the Lady of Montsalvy? less