Island of Gold (Sea and Stone Chronicles)

Island of Gold is a captivating tale of adventure, treachery, and the redeeming power of love set in Renaissance Europe.

Sophie, a spoiled favorite child of a wealthy merchant, follows her heart but at what cost? When Cédric, her dashing noble-born falconer husband, is offered a job with the mighty Knights Hospitaller on the Greek island of Rhodes, Sophie jumps at the chance to improve their fortunes.

However, she quickly realizes that their dazzling new home has a dark side, with slaves toiling to fortify the island's massive stone walls and rumors of an impending attack by the Ottoman Turks swirling in the streets.

Determined to keep her family safe, Sophie secretly engineers a bold escape plan.

Meanwhile, Cédric struggles to gain favor with the knights, and their trust begins to fray.

When disaster strikes the island, the dangers of their new world become terrifyingly real.

Will Sophie find the strength to protect those she loves before it's too late? With impeccable pacing and a richly-told story, Island of Gold is a must-read for fans of adventure, romance, and historical fiction.