A Rose for Lancaster by Christine Elaine Black

“I am Blanche Langley, mistress of this house.” “You are Lady Langley?” The cheeky lout stared at me with a curious quirk on his lips. I can no more marry him than I can marry Richard of England.” “Now, damn you!” I tore open the missive and read it twice before laughing in contempt. “Give me the message.” His hesitation irritated me into sharp speech, a thing I did when vexed by servants. Steel gray eyes met mine without a shred of humility. The elder woman betrothed to Baron Somerset.” The strength and timbre of the voice belied his years, and cloaked in confidence his bearing held effortless grace. My hand reached for the letter but he eyed me dubiously and refused to hand over the message. My steward discouraged the others from following and I faced my unwelcome guest with impatience. “Follow me, if you will.” We moved through the passageway leading to my father’s private room, used for dealing in estate matters. King Henry may use his power to remove me from my home and pass ownership to another noble, driving me into destitution. The young man held the parchment tightly. He wore the livery of Lancaster and carried a missive bearing an official seal sending a shudder through my bones. The sight of his proud stance, even though his dress left much to be desired, irritated me. They paused in a semi circle and shuffled their feet.Ī young man broke through the line of ruffians, boldly staring at my person. The men looked roughened by hard riding and I had no wish to attract attention. I rose off my chair, regretting my choice of attire. The steward talked with hasty gestures designed to delay the men, but they pushed past him and strode to the front of the hall. My immediate thought was to rush out of the hall to my rooms but as head of the house at Langley Manor I must deal with the arrival of newcomers. I heard a commotion at the far end of the hall as my household men jostled a group of strangers dressed in traveling clothes stained with mud. Will Blanche betray her husband and her king? Tensions flare as a plot to overthrow the king is uncovered. Henry VII forces a York woman and a man of Lancaster into a marriage contract. A Rose for Lancaster by ChristineElaine A Rose for Lancaster by ChristineElaine Category:įiction, henryvii, historical, lancaster, roses, york

A Rose for Lancaster by Christine Elaine Black