Her sweet voice has caught his attention, and she shares his love of poetry. It should be the perfect match.. But Gilbert is the son of the Chief Justiciar of England, and the business of the land keeps him away for a long time as he deals with rebellions and administers justice in far-flung places. Adelaide wonders if she will ever see him again. And her father is getting impatient. He wants her to wed to strengthen his ties in other places. At last, he takes matters into his own hands and chooses for her. Horrified and desperate, Adelaide flees to the one place she feels safe. But will she find the answers she seeks? Will Gilbert be too late to claim the woman he loves?