The Brat
Rumor has it that Lady Murie,King Edward III’s goddaughter, is stunninglybeautiful, with bright blue eyes, goldenhair, and a bewitching smile. Rumor also has itthat the doting king has spoiled her rotten.When Sir Balan spies her wailing and sobbingin public, he decides that Lady Murieis thelastperson he would ever wish tohave as a bride.But there is far more to Murie than meetsthe eye—and soon Balan discovers, to his greatdelight, that he’d be lucky indeed to deservesuch a bride. Unfortunately, he’s not the onlyone to discern this truth . . . and the othersuitor is much less honorable. Now a plot isafoot and Balan must prove himself a chivalrousknight and win the love of Lady Murie . . .