The Golden Arrow

An unexpected marriage decree has come from the ageing queen. “I command the union of the Duke of Cavendish of Devonshire and the Earl of Stewart of Galloway.” Where is the Duke of Cavendish? He is from the greatest house in England, superior in both reputation and wealth to the queen. And the Earl of Stewart? He is a poor Scot, with only a hollow title and a desolate estate in Galloway. What about the groom, Deimos Cavendish? He is a cruel and debauched wastrel. And what of the bride, Psyche Stewart? She is known as the resident ghost of the gloomy Galloway castle. From the very start, this marriage seems troubled. To ensure its smooth completion, the Duke’s illegitimate son, the half-blood Cavendish—who captivates the hearts of the ladies of the court with his golden arrows—Euros Cavendish sets off for Scotland. Carrying the memories of blue cornflowers and yellow butterflies.