Was Bodden cursed the day he was born? Life on the frontier is harsh, leaving little room for mercy, but Richard believes there has to be a better way. Even from an early age, he struggles to find his place in a world where he is neither needed nor wanted, powerless to change his fate. It is only when he meets a knight of renown that he learns what it is to be truly noble. Finally able to control his own destiny, he must choose between his past and the future for the sake of Bodden. Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man is a story that reveals the inner workings of one of Merceria's greatest nobles, Lord Richard Fitzwilliam, Baron of Bodden. This book is best read in its chronological order, as much of what the young Richard experiences relates directly to Dame Beverly's childhood. Gather some cheese and crackers, and start reading Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man today!

Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man













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The Race







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L
ord Alexander Stanton, son and heir to the Earl of Tewsbury, strutted across the field, a cane in hand, to where his opponent waited.

“Lady Evelyn,” he said, bowing, “I see you’ve graced us with your...

Heir to the Crown: Book 6.5

Epilogue

Ashes - The Frozen Flame: Book One

Birth

Child

Swordplay

Fear

The Duel

Alone

Childhood’s End

The Trip

Court

Wincaster

The Journey

Stilldale

The Summons

Life

Farewell

The Return

The Raid

Attack

The Bodden Horse

Smoke

Serendipity

Coronation

The Race

Battle

Also by Paul J Bennett