Kristopher Dukes (Books)

Kristopher Dukes Books

Kristopher Dukes crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the internal struggles of her characters with profound empathy. Her prose is refined and attentive to detail, exploring psychological depths and ethical dilemmas. Dukes examines themes of identity, betrayal, and redemption, creating stories that resonate long after the final page. Her distinctive voice lies in her ability to capture the fragility of the human experience while illuminating universal truths about love and loss.

The Sworn Virgin

352 pages
13 hours of reading

3.2(179)Add rating

When Eleanora's father is shot dead on the cobblestone streets of 1910 Albania, she must abandon her dreams and struggle to survive in a remote mountain village with her stepmother Meria. Nearing starvation, Meria sells Eleanora into marriage with the cruel heir of a powerful clan. Intent on keeping her freedom, Eleanora takes an oath to remain a virgin for the rest of her life-- a tradition that gives her the right to live as a man: she is now head of her household and can work for a living as well as carry a gun. When an injured stranger stumbles into her life, Eleanora nurses him back to health, saving his life-- yet risking her own as she falls in love with him