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The VowJody Hedlund
The VowJody HedlundYoung Adult
The Vow
Book 1 of the An Uncertain Choice series
72 pages · First published 2015
Fourteen-year-old Lady Rosemarie has always imagined that one day she will marry for love and rule her family's lands alongside a devoted husband. When she meets Thomas, the handsome son of a neighboring baron, their growing affection makes that dream seem wonderfully possible. But a hunting party is interrupted by a man carrying the deadly plague, and Rosemarie is sent into isolation as the disease spreads through the countryside. When she is finally summoned home, she discovers that her family has been struck by tragedy—and that a secret promise made by her parents threatens to determine the course of her entire life. With her dreams of romance and freedom suddenly uncertain, Rosemarie must confront a future she never expected. This poignant medieval novella introduces the heroine of *An Uncertain Choice* through a story of first love, heartbreaking loss, faith, and the power of promises made long ago. Perfect for readers who enjoy young adult historical romance, medieval settings, and stories of courageous heroines facing life-changing choices.
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Deadly plague outbreak and fear of infection; visible symptoms of serious illness; death of family members and grief; separation and quarantine; medieval violence, including the killing of an infected man; brief descriptions or references to cruel historical punishments; religious vows and pressure concerning a young girl's future; mild romantic attraction and courtship.
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Stained Glass Cider
Sweet apple and tart cranberry evoke the joy and heartbreak of Rosemarie's coming-of-age story, while the stained-glass inspiration recalls the religious vow that will determine her future.
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Bramble & Honey Mead
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Blackberry mead offers a bittersweet medieval-inspired pour for Rosemarie's tender first romance, the deadly plague that shatters her world, and the secret vow that threatens her dreams of love.
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