◆ 2017 RONE Book Award finalist ◆ 2018 TopShelf Indie Book Awards finalist for Women's Issues Bound by love. Separated by duty. Their future depends on the life of the queen’s only heir. Fifteen-year-old Nicole serves Anne of Brittany, Queen of France as a lady-in-waiting at the royal court. Bestowed with a gift of healing touch and herbs, she reluctantly awaits an arranged marriage to a noble suitor. But when she meets Philippe, a young horse trainer breaking in one of the queen’s stallions, a spark ignites between them. When the horse’s ankle becomes infected, Nicole uses her healing skills to restore it to health as she and Philippe fall deeply in love. But duty calls – and her loyalty to Queen Anne prevents her from escaping her coming marriage. When Anne’s only child falls ill, she pleads with Nicole for help. Unable to stand the thought of losing another child, Anne promises one favor to anybody who can save her infant daughter. Nicole sees her chance. If she can save Anne’s daughter, her greatest desire could be fulfilled. But with the queen’s only heir hanging in the balance, what will befall her if she fails? Sense of Touch tells the little-known story of late medieval/early Renaissance queen Anne of Brittany, wife to two kings of France, in a gripping tale of forbidden love between two of her courtiers. If you like page-turning romance and suspense in period-perfect detail, you won’t want to miss this prequel to the Anne of Brittany Series. Download this heart-stopping love story today. "A romance and an interesting novel about heartache and forbidden love, of women in the 15th century French court, who fought with passion and determination for what they wanted. A striking story."—Historical Novel Society "A romance and an interesting novel about a little-known French queen. It is a story with a strong sense of place and well-drawn characters, a story of heartache and forbidden love, of women in the15th century French court, who fought with passion and determination for what they wanted. A striking story." --Historical Novel Society "I have no hesitation in giving this book 5well-deserved stars. A fascinating insight into Anne of Brittany(honestly, before I read this book I had not heard of her). Amesmerizing story line, eloquently told with a brilliant dialogue." --Duncan Whitehead, bestselling author of The Gordonston Ladies Dog Walking Club "An exquisitely written piece that eloquently describes Queen Anne as the gracious, kind, yet shrewd monarch that she is, a woman before her time." -- InD'tale Magazine "Readers who love their romantic fiction intertwined with real-life figures from history will find Sense of Touch a compelling read. The touching love story gives an interested glimpse into court life in France in the late 15th century. The fictional heroine is well drawn and a formidable counterpart to Anne of Brittany." -- RT Review Source "Rozsa Gaston's well researched foray into Anne of Brittany, the life of a noblewoman at court and the15th century is spot on. She successfully and artfully blends fact and fiction to create an unforgettable tale. Anne's story alone is compelling, and one I was not so familiar with before reading this book. She suffers loss with grace and dignity, and has an inner strength, one she shares with Nicole as the plot unwinds.Gaston deftly weaves the tapestry of her story while paying homage to a lesser known but deserving historical figure. Well written, well developed characters and accurate historical information make this book a winner. Exquisite and eloquent, Rozsa Gaston shows Anne of Brittany and Nicole to be modern women well ahead of their times. Don't miss this!" --Helene Furst, Morning Beans Blog "Gaston brings the perspective of a smart, shrewd female leader with true admiration from the men in her world to print." -- Kim Nagy, Wild River Review " The Horse Whisperer meets costume drama based on true events. Rozsa Gaston weaves fact and fiction, made-up characters and historical figures as effortlessly as the artist of the unicorn tapestry she describes in Sense of Touch. " --Hilde van den Bergh, Hemmahoshilde Blog "An enchanting historical romance about a young woman who is determined to marry her one true love, despite the many obstacles in her path. The heroine's quest for self-determination defies the rigid social structure of Medieval Europe as it gives way to the Renaissance. Set in the court of Anne of Brittany, we also learn much about the woman who was twice Queen consort of France and her struggle to produce a living heir for the throne . . .Well-paced with period detail." -- The Westchester Guardian Ever since picking up Mildred Allen Butler's book on Anne of Brittany a few years ago ( Twice Queen of France: Anne of Brittany. New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1967), I've been fascinated by this French queen who came to power at age eleven as ruler of Brittany, then became queen of France at age f