<b>An old warrior, too stubborn to die.<br />A royal heir, hidden since birth.</b><br /><b>Can they save a realm on the brink of war?</b><br /><br />Tragedy tears Gerald&#39;s world apart and only his unwavering loyalty to the Baron of Bodden saves him. After serving as a soldier for years, a single act of self-sacrifice thrusts his future into the world of politics.<br /><br />Cut off from all he knows, he becomes no more than a pawn to those in command. Banished with little more than the clothes on his back, he seeks a new purpose, for what is a warrior who has nothing left to fight for?<br /><br />A fateful meeting with another lost soul unmasks a shocking secret, compelling him to take up the mantle of guardian. Bandits, the Black Hand, and even the king, he battles them all for the future of the realm.<br /><br />Memories of the past, secrets that shape the future; his adventure is only the beginning.<br /><br /><i>Servant of the Crown</i> is the first book in the epic <i>Heir to the Crown </i>medieval fantasy series. If you like gripping fight scenes, compelling characters, and a captivating story, then you will love Paul J Bennett&#39;s tale of a warrior who refuses to retreat.<br /><br /><b>Pick up your copy of Servant of the Crown, and discover the realm of Merceria today!</b><br /><br /><b>Other Books by Paul J Bennett</b><br /><b>Heir to the Crown Series:</b><br />Battle at the River - Prequel<br />Servant of the Crown<br />Sword of the Crown<br />Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past<br />Heart of the Crown<br />Shadow of the Crown<br />Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic<br />Fate of the Crown<br />Burden of the Crown<br />Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man<br />Defender of the Crown<br />Fury of the Crown<br />War of the Crown<br />Triumph of the Crown<br /><br /><b>The Frozen Flame Series:</b><br />The Awakening/Into the Fire - Prequels<br />Ashes<br />Embers<br />Flames<br />Inferno<br />Frost<br /><br /><b>Power Ascending Series:</b><br />Tempered Steel - Prequel<br />Temple Knight<br />Warrior Knight<br />Temple Captain<br />Warrior Lord<br /><br /><b>The Chronicles of Cyric:</b><br />Into the Maelstrom - Prequel<br />A Midwinter Murder<br />The Beast of Brunhauser<br /><br /><b>What readers are saying about Paul J Bennett&rsquo;s books:</b><br />????? - &quot;Fantastic Fantasy&quot;<br />????? - &quot;Fabulously written, loved it.&quot;<br />????? - &quot;Another excellent book series!!&quot;<br />????? - &quot;Wow! Best book I&rsquo;ve read in a LONG time!&quot;<br />????? -&quot;Thoroughly absorbing, exciting and mystical&quot;<br />????? - &quot;If you like fantasy fiction, then this is a must-read!&quot;<br />????? - &quot;This story gripped me and kept me turning the pages.&quot;<br />????? - &quot;Action, Intrigue, Adventure, Romance and some twists!&quot;<br />????? - &quot;I love the book, had me on edge and could not put it down!&quot;<br />????? - &quot;The most amazing adventure with a strong magical influence.&quot;<br />????? &nbsp;- &quot;The characters you love in the books come to life in such a fabulous way&quot;<br />????? - &quot;The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes.&quot;<br />????? - &quot;It&rsquo;s really difficult to stop reading these books. Looking forward to more books from this author.&quot;