Unchained

by Hargrove Perth

Sold into slavery by her father to avoid the invasion of Strigia by the Ottoman Turks, Portia di Luce must find a way to survive in a land not her own. She watches, listens carefully, and uses what she learns about her captives to create a life that is barely tolerable in a country where women are merely property and treated without kindness. When the opportunity to escape arrives, Portia finds herself at the mercy of a stranger - a man who has no love of the Turks and does not trust Portia, fearing she is a spy or worse yet, a traitor. As time passes, the true traitor is revealed and Lord Draegan of Sebe must learn to trust the young woman he reluctantly offered sanctuary and soon finds that Portia's faith and resilience is an inspiration to not only him but the servants of his castle. When war with the Turks approaches Sebe, Lord Draegan must make a decision based on the information Portia has shared in confidence and decide if he can find it in his heart to forgive his actions against Portia when she arrived and if he can admit to himself that she has touched his heart in a way he no longer believed was possible.

218 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2017

About the author

Hargrove Perth is an award winning author of fantasy, paranormal, horror, and para-romance. A virtual night-owl and lover of all things horror related, Hargrove finds inspiration in the most unlikely places. A penchant for research and a dedication to creating literary indulgences that the reader is unable to forget, Hargrove spends a great deal of time researching the larger than life characters of history to formulate characters unforgettable, despised, and strangely adored. She also writes erotica under the persona of Angelique Dark. 2014 Author of Year Historical Horror Dark Days Remy Broulette Double Decker Books Awards. Nominee Author of Year Horror for Coven Wives and Fantasy Miss Crabtree's School for Unnaturals. 2011 Most Prolific Author of the Year AKG Magazine.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was crafted with skill and love by this talented author and depicts another time in history: a time filled with slavery, brutal wars and lords and royalty who ruled over their people as well as their woman. Portia is sold into slavery by her father and she uses her intelligence, her wit, and charms to keep herself safe. This author knows her history and her stories come to life on the pages she writes on.
"Years of bondage, torment, and forced servitude had taken a toll; not only on her body but also on her soul.Living or dying no longer mattered so long as she was free."
"In my heart, there is no reason left to lie, my son. Your mother would be proud of not only the man you have grown into but also the one you aspire to be. Tread carefully and keep God in your heart. Perhaps forgiveness can be found."
"You embody traits Draegan holds close to his heart. You found strength and perseverance when most would have simply relinquished themselves...and still had the courage to speak freely and with conviction."