1770. Stubborn and willful, Elisabeth Paladin of the Ice People refuses to follow her mother’s instructions and marry. But then—on behalf of his brother—Wemund Tарк comes courting her.
Tark is a representative of one of the most noble families in the country. He also offers the girl the chance to put her knowledge of medicine to use and take under her care his relative, Karin, who needs constant attention. And although thoughts of marriage fill Elisabeth with disgust, Wemund’s double proposal kindles in her heart a genuine interest…