In a dark, medieval land, good and evil battle it out. Trapped
between his master's evil commands and his persistent conscience
that tells him to do otherwise, Tahn Dorn finds himself in a
twisting plot that threatens not only his life but also that of the
lovely Netta. After kidnapping Netta from the comfort of her home
and burning her castle to the ground, Tahn realizes he can't turn
her over to Samis, his evil master, as was originally intended. But
as Tahn launches a plan to outwit Samis, he realizes he must also
face the evils within himself.
Here, compelling characters deal with the real-life struggles of
redemption and forgiveness. It's good versus evil in a way you've
never experienced before.
A note from the author:
"I knew as I was writing Tahn that the story could not end until
certain choices were made. Love or self-guarded preservation?
Forgiveness or bitter hate? It is my hope that readers will think
about such choices in their own lives. I hope they remember Tahn
and see past the surface of the next person they meet. I hope they
see a potential hero in every lost and wayward child and pray
accordingly. Then Tahn and I will have done our jobs."
Tahn Dorn is trapped in the middle of a looming conflict between
two noble families. Trained in his youth to be a mercenary but
troubled by the deeds of his past, Tahn must now choose between the
commands of a master and the urgings of his own good conscience.
When his latest orders instruct him to kidnap Lady Netta of the
House of Trillet, Tahn realizes that following his conscience won't
be easy, especially with the lives of his young students at
stake.
As Tahn's struggle continues, neither he nor Lady Netta can
foretell the series of events that will unfold and change both
their lives forever. Wrestling to understand Netta's God, Tahn is
filled with doubt, and Netta herself wonders how such a man is
willing to risk his life for a ragtag band of little
children.
The bravery of an unlikely hero, the love of an honorable lady, and
the innocence of each wayward child resonate throughout this
gripping tale of courage, faith, forgiveness, and unconditional
love.
L. A. Kelly is better known to her historical fiction fans as Leisha Kelly. She is the author of Julia's Hope, Emma's Gift, Katie's Dream, and Rorey's Secret, a series of best-selling novels. Leisha, her husband K. J., and their two children, live in Clayton, Illinois.