By Possession
Moira, a woman bound to the land, and Addis de Valence, returning to reclaim his heritage, are separated by rank, duty and political danger in fourteenth-century England. Their forbidden love may cost them everything. A sensual medieval romance.
About This Book
By Possession is a historical romance novel by Madeline Hunter, first published in 2006 by Bantam. It runs 400 pages. Readers can expect forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Length
- 400 pages
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In fourteenth-century England, a woman bound to the land and a returning heir face a forbidden love threatened by social rank and political peril.
- Fans of high-stakes historical romance
- Readers who enjoy power-imbalance tropes
- Intense
- Features Forbidden Romance
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited character background information
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal due to disparities in rank.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, high angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Mild
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Set in the volatile environment of fourteenth-century England, the story follows Moira, who is tied to her ancestral land, and Addis de Valence, a man returning to reclaim his heritage. As they navigate their complicated societal standing, a deep attraction blossoms that challenges their duty and puts both their lives at risk.
Central Conflict
The couple's love is forbidden by the rigid boundaries of rank, conflicting duties, and an escalating climate of political danger.
Setting
Fourteenth-century England.
Strengths
- Clearly established central conflict
- Evocative setting
Consider before reading
- Limited character background information
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Madeline Hunter
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Length
- 400 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780553589221
- ISBN-10
- 0553589229
By Possession: quick answers
- Who wrote By Possession?
- By Possession was written by Madeline Hunter.
- When was By Possession published?
- By Possession was first published in 2006 by Bantam.
- What genre is By Possession?
- By Possession is a historical romance novel, with forbidden romance.
- How many pages is By Possession?
- By Possession is 400 pages long (Mass Market Paperback).
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