The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy!
As peace settles across the land, two great kingdoms prepare for a royal wedding. With all eyes focused on the celebrations, the unexpected arrival of a Norland delegation throws everything into chaos.
For generations, they have laid claim to the throne of Merceria, yet now they want to negotiate?
With her own nobles council in constant conflict, Queen … constant conflict, Queen Anna is forced to question the motive of this visit. Is it a trap, or a genuine desire to end hostilities?
Against the wisdom of her advisors, she travels north, determined to forge a new future for her people.
Will her unwavering desire for peace lead to the destruction of all she holds dear?
Journey with Anna and discover the true motives of the Norlanders in Defender of the Crown, book seven of Paul J Bennett’s Heir to the Crown series. If you like hidden agendas, desperate battles, and determined mages, then this is the book for you!
Settle in for a wild ride with Defender of the Crown, and give peace a chance!
New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in Servant of the Crown, Heir to the Crown: Book One, available in eBook, Audiobook, and Paperback.
Other books in this series:
Servant of the Crown
Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past
Heart of the Crown
Shadow of the Crown
Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic
Fate of the Crown
Burden of the Crown
Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man
Defender of the Crown
Other Series by Paul J Bennett:
The Frozen Flame
The Chronicles of Cyric
Power Ascending
more
Beautifully executed fantasy!
This series Heir to the Crown and this book, Defender of the Crown, has such interesting characters and the world building is excellent. The story keeps your attention from start to finish, with an ending that comfortably finishes the story, but, does not keep you hanging til the next book. I recommend this series and this book to everyone that likes a good tale.
Sincerely,
Deborah, an avid reader
Another great addition to the Heir to the Crown saga. Was glad to see the other races integrated in tighter to the storyline in a more permanent way and the plotline is advancing in an interesting way, ( especially knowing it is on a tangent with another series) and not just babbling filler as often happens with some authors. Keep up the good work!
It is difficult in a series like this one, to maintain an interesting plot in every single book, while continuing the construction of a credible world ensuring that the basic elements stayed the same while adding more and more layers, adventures and characters to add complexity and help the original story to expand and grow, but definitely Mr Bennett made it. Each new installment of the series is as good or better than the previous one and the plot is more interesting if possible. As the series continues I am amazed how the characters evolved growing in many aspects, reaching some of their goals, making difficult decisions or simply being themselves. All the angst situations, mysteries, intrigue, misunderstandings and danger, kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time. I strongly recommend not only to read the series in order but to re-read the last 2 book to fully enjoyed this one. A complex story so amazing that it is a must read if you are as fan of Fantasy books as me. Loved it!
Highly entertaining series. Action packed and fun to read. Highly recommend this series.
This is the seventh book in the Heir to the Crown series. It starts with the wedding of Queen Anna of Merceria and Prince Alric of Weldwyn. After the wedding an envoy from King Halfan of Norland asking Queen Anna to come to his capital to discuss peace. This is a well paced book and a joy to read. I highly recommend it and it can be read out of sequence as a standalone novel. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it…
The action continues in this fast paced new addition to the series. More charachters are developing and as is growing typical, another cliff hanger keeps you intrigued for the next installment.
Paul continues to outdo himself with each Heir to the Crown book.
He manages to keep the characters we love engaged and growing while not overwhelming us with new additions for the sake of new characters. The new additions to the story serve a purpose and I can’t recall a single instance of thinking “That was dumb” or “Who is this guy again?”
All in all, I think this is the best book in the series thus far.
Book 7 in the Crown series is a nice addition to the story. Each book adds another layer to the tale and increases the power of the whole world Bennett has created.
A fast paced read and a gooid book.