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She Serves the Realm on Historical Fiction Excerpts
In this exciting scene from the novel, Christina, Piers Gaveston, and her companions are ambushed by cutthroats sent to apprehend the king's favorite. Needless to say, Christina is not prepared to give up Gaveston without a fight!