• As the former Crusader commander Lord Francis and the king continue theirmanipulations of both Leonard and General Jan, it is quite apparent that theyintend to drive the two lovers apart. But why is that? Is Leonard really just aplaything for General Jan as the spoils of war? Or will General Jan continue todefy convention and risk everything by disobeying his king in order to claim theheart and body of the knight he conquered in battle?