Brenin's Crown

by Janet Ruth

Genres: Historical Fantasy; Romantic Fantasy; Medieval

Synopsis

Who will wear the crown?

As the daughter and only child of Queen Morveren and King Brenin, young Addien leads a life of luxury and security. When all that is torn from her, she must learn to survive by relying on her own courage and strength of character. In doing so, she also learns about trusting others and holding onto her faith. Growing to womanhood in dangerous times, Addien must face disappointment, betrayal, and isolation while keeping a secret many would die to discover. For she alone has the power to choose who will take her father's place as king.

Set in the Dark Ages of British history, the story moves from a sophisticated Roman-built city, to a ring of standing stones on a wild moor, to an ancient Celtic stronghold, each based on actual historical sites. In this land of contrast merged the passion of the Celts, the intelligence of the Romans, and the influence of the early Christian church. This is where faith and fantasy meet, where good and evil are not always clearly defined, and it is not always possible to know the right thing to do.

Release date: June 12, 2020

Print pages: 257

Content advisory: mild sexual content

Sample

Outside, the wind was gaining strength and the pattering of the first heavy raindrops began. The dim light in the hut faded as the storm arrived in full force. Sheets of rain pounded on the thatch roof, blocking out the bleating of the sheep penned against the ravine wall. But she heard none of it. The pounding she heard was not the sound of rain, but the crash of an ax against a thick wooden door. The chill she felt was not from the wind; it was from marble tiles beneath her knees. And the man she saw before her was not the stranger she had helped, but another man, lying so still soaked in his own blood.

The king. The last king of Dumnonia. And his crown was in her arms.