Rhiannon

By Catherine E. Chapman

Rhiannon, a Welsh farmer’s daughter, is smuggled into a walled English garrison town. Despite her mother’s awareness that Rhiannon is at risk of being discovered and accused of treason, she believes her daughter can pass for an Englishwoman and marry an Englishman.

Rhiannon is harboured by a merchant and his son but her happiness is shattered when her presence in their home is discovered. Taken to the castle, Rhiannon’s fate lies in the hands of Lord Edward. Will Lord Edward believe Rhiannon’s claim that all she wants is to be a lady?

A short, sensual Medieval romance.

"A bed-time story for grown-up girls," (4-star review, Goodreads).

• Language: English
• Publisher: Catherine E. Chapman
• Release date: Apr 24, 2012
• ISBN: 9781476297026

Catherine E. Chapman

I write women's fiction and historical and contemporary romance. My longer works have been described as accessible character fiction; they are often humorous.For tasters of my writing, five short stories are available to download for free from Smashwords & their retailers.Many thanks to all who have reviewed, recommended and rated my books; I really appreciate feedback from readers.My seven short historical romances, set in periods ranging from Medieval times to the Twentieth Century, are available, digitally and in print, in one volume, 'Collected Romances.' My full-length historical romances include 'Miss Millie's Groom,' a subtle romance set during the Great War, and 'The Knight's Falconess,' a sensual Medieval romance.'The Laird's Right-Hand Lady,' a contemporary romance set in the Scottish Highlands, and 'Art & Grace,' a novel set in Regency England, are amongst my most recent publications on Smashwords. Some of my books and stories are available as Audiobooks from Google Play and other retailers.

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~RHIANNON~

By Catherine E. Chapman

Published by Catherine E. Chapman at Smashwords

Copyright 2012 Catherine E. Chapman

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RHIANNON

If you find yourself in danger, I will come for you, Alwyn assured Rhiannon. One day you’ll be my wife. Promise you will keep yourself for me. Promise you’ll be chaste until we’re together again.

I will, Rhiannon said, with a tear in her eye.

Alwyn bent his head and kissed her cheek. And I will keep myself for you, he told her.

Night had fallen upon that same day by the time Simon, son of John the merchant, reached the gates of the walled town. The guard greeted his familiar face warmly but the young man, he noticed, was on edge this evening. Trouble with your Welsh suppliers? he asked.

No, Simon insisted, just some fears I had that there might be rebels on the road.

You can never be too careful, said the guard, these country folk are capable of anything.

Yes, Simon agreed.

The guard checked beneath the cover of the cart in a cursory manner and told the boy to carry on, bidding him goodnight.

Simon’s heart was still pounding as he drove his horse under the arch of the gatehouse and into the streets of the town. It didn’t settle until he’d unloaded the goods into the cellar of his father’s house, taken the cart to the back of the building, stabled the horse and returned to the house, locking its front door to the world