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 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!

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"W
e can't hold out much longer," said Arnim. "The next assault will overrun us. We'll have to try to fight our way out."

They had barricaded the corridors and were holding out in the guest quarters of Kin...

Heir to the Crown: Book Seven

Epilogue

Temple Knight - Power Ascending: Book One

The Missing Mage

The Queen

The North

The Royal Visitors

Word Arrives

The Royal Wedding

The Delegates

The Council of Nobles

Repercussions

Galburn's Ridge

The Border

In the City

Arrival

The Tower

The Norland Court

The Capital

King Halfan

Return to the Tower

Valmar

Death of a Ruler

Rebellion

Escape

The Queen Returns

The Hills

Hawksburg

Flight

Wincaster

Revi

Home

The Old Oak

To Battle

Fate

Victory

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