When a noblewoman's abduction by a charming pirate captain lets her escape an unhappy future, a surprise reunion threatens to drag her back to her past.England, 1612. For Margaret, Lady Sherman, widowhood is a crisis. The inheritance set aside to support her might be enough to escape the stifling role of wife - unless her stepson snatches it back by marrying her himself. His dangerous obsession puts Margaret at the mercy of a charming pirate captain. Desperate for a new start, she makes a reckless decision to join his crew as their purser.As Margaret tallies piles of plunder, she relishes her newfound sense of empowerment. But when a figure from her past resurfaces, Margaret must guard her most precious treasures: her hard-won freedom... and her heart.Rooted is a slow-burn, open-door historical romance that's perfect for those who love Philippa Gregory novels or the Showtime TV series The Tudors.