Brenda S. Gibbs

Set in medieval times, this is the story of eighteen-year-old Mariota, a woman ahead of her time. Unfortunately, her father, a powerful businessman has her life all planned out for her. She is to marry the son of her father's business partner, a knight lacking in social graces, respect for women, and any regard for Mariota as a person. However, Mariota has other ideas. As a self-determined, resourceful and clever, young lady, Mariota fights the destiny being forced on her by her father.