The Wolf of Velebit

A LEGENDARY OUTLAW. A DETERMINED WOMAN. Northern Dalmatia, 1679. Along the rugged frontier between the Venetian Republic and the Ottoman Empire, justice is measured by the strength of a sword rather than the words of a law. Corrupt officials grow rich while mountain villages struggle to survive beneath crushing taxes and endless fear. But in the wild heart of the Velebit Mountains, a legend refuses to die. They call him 'the Wolf of Velebit'. To Venice, he is a ruthless outlaw—a masked bandit accused of robbery, murder, and rebellion. A generous reward hangs over his head, and every soldier on the frontier dreams of claiming it. To the people of the mountains, however, he is something entirely different. He is their protector. He appears without warning, strikes against corrupt tax collectors and cruel noblemen, and vanishes into the forests before dawn, leaving food, silver, and hope behind. No one knows his true name. No one has ever seen his face. When Selina Contari, the brilliant and independent niece of a Venetian magistrate, is sent to uncover the Wolf's identity, she expects to find nothing more than a dangerous criminal. Instead, she discovers a man whose courage, compassion, and unwavering sense of justice challenge everything she has ever believed. As secrets buried for decades begin to surface, Selina is drawn into a conspiracy of forged land grants, stolen noble bloodlines, political corruption, and betrayal stretching back generations. The mysterious outlaw may not be the villain Venice has condemned—but the rightful heir to a forgotten legacy powerful enough to threaten those who rule the frontier. Now hunted by powerful enemies and torn between duty and love, Selina must decide where true justice lies... before the mountains claim them both. Rich in historical detail, unforgettable characters, political intrigue, and breathtaking landscapes, 'The Wolf of Velebit' is an epic tale of forbidden love, hidden identity, courage, and sacrifice. Set against the dramatic beauty of seventeenth-century Dalmatia, it is a sweeping historical romance where loyalty is tested, legends are born, and love proves stronger than fear. Perfect for readers who enjoy: Historical romance filled with adventure; Slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance; Hidden identities and lost heirs; Noble heroes and courageous heroines; Medieval and early modern European history and Epic stories of honor, justice, and redemption. SOME LEGENDS ARE BORN FROM FEAR. THE WOLF OF VELEBIT WAS BORN FROM JUSTICE.