Pleasurable Shame

France, 1067Giselle believes she only has a loveless arranged marriage in her future—until the son of her feudal lord claims droit du seigneur, the right to take her virginity. The young peasant woman feels a scandalous thrill at being wanted by the handsome and virile Eustache de Fiennes. If she is to be ruined, she vows to take pleasure in her fate—and to do everything she can to ensure Eustache is not content with just one night of passion…