{"product_id":"servant-of-the-crown-9781775105930","title":"Servant of the Crown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn old warrior, too stubborn to die. A royal heir, hidden since birth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they save a realm on the brink of war?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTragedy tears Gerald's world apart and only his unwavering loyalty saves him. After serving as a soldier for years, a single act of self-sacrifice thrusts his future into the world of politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMemories of the past, secrets that shape the future; his adventure is only the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServant of the Crown is the series starter in the epic Heir to the Crown medieval fantasy series. If you like realistic fight scenes, compelling characters, and a gripping story, then you will love Paul J Bennett's tale of a warrior who refuses to retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick up your copy of Servant of the Crown, and discover the realm of Merceria today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther books by Paul J Bennett: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeir to the Crown Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBattle at the River - Prequel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServant of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSword of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMercerian Tales: Stories of the Past\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeart of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShadow of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMercerian Tales: The Call of Magic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFate of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBurden of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMercerian Tales: The Making of a Man\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDefender of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFury of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMercerian Tales: Honour Thy Ancestors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWar of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTriumph of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMercerian Tales: Into the Forge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuardian of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnemy of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeril of the Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Ascending Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTempered Steel - Prequel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemple Knight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarrior Knight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemple Captain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarrior Lord\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemple Commander\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarrior Prince\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Frozen Flame Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAwakening - Prequels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAshes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlames\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInferno\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaelstrom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVortex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorrent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCataclysm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chronicles of Cyric: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInto the Maelstrom - Prequel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Midwinter Murder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Beast of Brunhausen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Plague in Zeiderbruch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying about the \u003cem\u003eHeir to the Crown\u003c\/em\u003e series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★★★★★ - \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Fabulously written, loved it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★★★★★ - \"\u003c\/strong\u003eThe tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★★★★★ - \u003c\/strong\u003e\"This book is amazing with the way it brings the characters and scenes to life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★★★★★ - \u003c\/strong\u003e\"I really enjoyed this book, with believable characters and plenty of action. I read this long into the night!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★★★★★ - \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Wow! Best book I've read in a LONG time!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★★★★★ - \"\u003c\/strong\u003eServant An amazing story that begins a legendary series, full of danger, battle, and hope.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBennett, Paul J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. He followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1983. He is married to Carol Bennett, and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right. Paul's interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game 'Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons' by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity it required; the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pull the gamers into his stories. In his 30's, Paul started to dabble in creating his own roleplaying system, using the Peninsular War in Portugal as his backdrop. His regular gaming group were willing victims, er, participants in helping to playtest the new system. A few years later he took his roleplaying system and added additional settings; including Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, World War II, and the all-important Fantasy Realm. The beginnings of his first book 'Servant to the Crown' originated three years ago when he began a new fantasy campaign. For the world of Mercia, he ran his adventures like a TV show; with seasons that each had twelve episodes, and an overarching plot. After the campaign ended, he was inspired to sit down to write his first novel; he knew all the characters, what they had to accomplish, what needed to happen to move the plot along. Paul has mapped out an entire series entitled 'Heir to the Crown' in the World of Mercia and is looking forward to sharing all the books with his readers over the next few years.","brand":"Paul Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50516348961042,"sku":"9781775105930","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8c12afd4-5a60-4c51-8870-982eb6d29c9c.jpg?v=1731023961","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/servant-of-the-crown-9781775105930","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}