Unchained

by Hargrove Perth, Dark Water Arts Deisigns (Illustrator), Indie Editor Nancy Winterburn Tulloch (Editor)

In a time where women are nothing more than pawns in the games of Lords and Kings, Portia di Luce discovers her father has sold her into slavery to cement a treaty with the Ottoman Turks in order to prevent the invasion of Segoia. Trapped in a land foreign and frightening, Portia must reinvent herself daily to keep the favor of the Sultan's son, Radu, while secretly plotting a means of escape. Knowing her family is the only place she has to turn, despite what her father did, Portia finds herself at the mercy of another Lord whose hatred of the Turks knows no bounds. Can she sway his impenetrable heart to see the truth or will Lord Draegan believe Portia is merely a spy sent to learn what his next military maneuvers against the Turks will be? Can she still the anger that has grown in his heart over previous betrayals and heal a man who is feared by those who serve him or will Portia meet a fate worse than death by the Lord of Sebe?

216 pages, Paperback

Published January 27, 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."