The Lost Bride Trilogy, #3
The Seven Rings
by Nora Roberts
Contents
Epilogue
Overview
In June, Sonya and Trey marry in the garden at the newly freed Lost Bride Manor. Surrounded by family, friends, the seven brides, and staff, Sonya honors Clover and senses her late father’s presence. The ceremony affirms healing and a new beginning, turning the haunted house into their home.
Summary
On a June day, the manor’s garden is set for Sonya and Trey’s wedding, with music under wisteria and rows of white chairs. Sonya wears a simple white dress and a crown of rainbow rosebuds to honor Clover, plus diamond-and-sapphire earrings Collin left to Winter. Winter grows emotional, and Cleo offers champagne and banter about her own engagement and the progress on the house.
Sonya toasts her parents, affirming that her late father will be with her as Winter walks her down the aisle. After a quick makeup touch-up, Clover briefly appears to praise Sonya and predict Trey’s awe, then vanishes with affection.
Cued by Cleo, Etta James’s “At Last” begins. Sonya walks with Winter, sensing her father’s presence and scent. She sees friends, Trey’s and her families, Cleo, the seven brides and their steadfast grooms, and Molly with remaining staff—signs of a reconciled household and community.
Fixing on Trey’s gaze, Sonya reaches the pergola. There, they exchange rings and vows, committing to a lifetime together. The ceremony seals the manor’s transformation from a haunted site into their home, where they plan to build a family and a future.
Who Appears
- SonyaBride; honors Clover, toasts her parents, senses her late father, and marries Trey at Lost Bride Manor.
- TreyGroom; awaits Sonya at the pergola, exchanges rings and vows, beginning their life together.
- WinterSonya’s mother; emotional, walks Sonya down the aisle, recalls Collin, shares in the celebration.
- CleoFriend; offers support and champagne, proudly sporting her engagement ring, cues the ceremony music.
- CloverProtective spirit-friend; briefly appears to bless Sonya, then departs with affection.
- CollinSonya’s late father; presence felt during the procession, symbolized by the earrings he left Winter.