The Curse of Chalion (World of the Five Gods, #1)

by Lois McMaster Bujold

“But Iselle, your mourning protects you for a time. Not even Martou—I mean, Martou won’t insult the memory of his brother by marrying off Dondo’s bereaved fiancée over his hot ashes.”

King says she can't be married while she's in mourning