Catherine de Medici's brutal attack on French Protestants sparks a dramatic turn of events as Comte de la Roche saves the life of his Huguenot enemy, Rupert de Vrieac, by making him an indentured servant. As Rupert navigates his new life, he finds himself torn between loyalty to his captor and his growing feelings for the count's sister, Yolande. Meanwhile, his rival for Yolande's heart is the ruthless Duc de Tours, notorious for his cruel treatment of Huguenots.
Ashes of Vengeance
A tumultuous relationship develops between the Comte de la Roche and his former Huguenot enemy, Rupert de Vrieac, who is saved by the Comte and subsequently becomes his indentured servant in the castle.