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Dear Reader

I wrote the love story of Richard and Beatrice from a true happening in the Wars of the Roses, when lovers were parted by a diplomatic marriage arranged by the lady’s father. The elderly husband met his death on the battlefield at the hands of the lover. Against all the odds, the lovers were reunited and were able to marry. The stuff of high romance indeed!

This led me to wonder how many lovers were torn apart, their love shattered by the callous indifference of an arranged marriage, or by the tragedy of national events which led to bloody and heartbreaking deeds on the battlefield. So Richard and Beatrice suffer brutal separation brought about by influences and treachery far beyond their control. It would take a particular strength of understanding, love and trust between the lovers to overcome such potential heartache, and I set myself to explore it.

I was delighted to create for Richard and Beatrice a true fulfillment out of tragedy and loss.

Do enjoy it,