num_pages: 400
description: Alys of Marlowe thought that Raymond dAix was a penniless knight who had come to her fathers keep seeking a livelihood. He was brave and courteous intelligent and hardworking and he thought she was a miracle among womankind. What was irresistible was that he did not value her for her beauty for which many other men admired her but for her common sense and practicality. Knowing he was not a proper match for her Alys tried to resist but was soon head over heels in loveand Raymond with her despite his own knowledge of unsuitability and resistance. Raymond was no penniless knight. He was the eldest son and heir of the Comte dAix.Young love was fortunate. Politics a threatened war King Henrys constant need of money and love of intrigue made available suitable properties to bestow on Alys so that she and Raymond could marry. Danger lurked in all the kings gifts but the greatest danger of all was within Raymonds family. There a fierce struggle for power exposed old sins that could tear the marriage apart.
language: English
title: Winter Song
publisher: Jove