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In the court of William the Conqueror, love is a luxury few dare to claim.
Miles Courtenay, the king’s jester, carries a secret older than England itself — a shadow that follows him, listens to him, and never leaves his side. Only his bride, the gentle and sharp‑witted Mélisende, knows the truth behind his haunting laughter.
But envy coils through the royal court, and superstition spreads like wildfire.
Sir Roul de Montfort, desperate to restore his family’s fading honor, becomes captivated by the jester’s wife — and by the power he believes she holds.
As whispers turn to accusations and loyalties fracture, Miles and Mélisende must stand together against the darkness rising around them… and the darkness that has always walked beside him.
In a world ruled by fear and ambition, their love may be the only light strong enough to survive the shadows.
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