Lysbeth Book 1 Chapter 1 - The Wolf and the Badger

In which the merry ice carnival in wintery Leyden becomes the stage for vivid encounters and stirring contests, as Lysbeth van Hout navigates the attentions of suitors and the shadows cast by the cruel religious strife of her age. Amidst the thrilling sledge races and the fervent hopes of townsfolk, Lysbeth finds herself borne between duty and passion beneath the cold watch of unfolding destinies.