"Be careful how much you force me to be independent." Lady Eleanor de Levan worked hard to reconcile her new role as wife and mother with her adventurous spirit. When the winter of 1199 reaches its icy fingers toward Aquitaine, her peace is cut short. A mysterious messenger warns her that danger is coming, then dies. The fiery knightess within Eleanor steps back into the light. As the threats rise, she and husband Sir Alec Earnblaec set off to find answers as to who these shadowy men are and what they want. One by one, members of her family's dark Order are revealed, each with their own danger and agenda. They are willing to divide the couple by any means, including Alec's past. When Eleanor sees through his half-truths, Alec will be reminded how she earned her nickname of English Winter. In this epic conclusion to Knightess and Lady of the Tournament , secrets long hidden are revealed. Alliances will be tested and reformed. Will the love Alec and Eleanor have fought so hard to forge be able to withstand the onslaught of forces seeking to divide them? The past influences the present which affects the future. Recommended for mature readers.