<p><strong>An old warrior, too stubborn to die. A royal heir, hidden since birth.</strong></p><p><strong>Can they save a realm on the brink of war?</strong></p><p>Tragedy 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.</p><p>Cut 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?</p><p> </p><p>A 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.</p><p> </p><p>Memories of the past, secrets that shape the future; his adventure is only the beginning.</p><p> </p><p><em>Servant of the Crown</em> is the series starter in the epic <em>Heir to the Crown</em> 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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Pick up your copy of <em>Servant of the Crown</em>, and discover the realm of Merceria today!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Other books by Paul J Bennett:</strong></p><p><strong>Heir to the Crown:</strong></p><p> Servant of the Crown</p><p> Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past</p><p> Heart of the Crown</p><p> Shadow of the Crown</p><p> Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic</p><p> Fate of the Crown</p><p> Burden of the Crown</p><p> Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man</p><p> Defender of the Crown</p><p> Fury of the Crown</p><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Frozen Flame</strong></p><p> The Awakening -&nbsp;Into the Fire</p><p> Ashes</p><p> Embers</p><p> Flames</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Power Ascending</strong></p><p> Tempered Steel</p><p> Temple Knight</p><p> Warrior Knight</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Chronicles of Cyric</strong></p><p> Into the Maelstrom</p><p> A Midwinter Murder</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What readers are saying about the <em>Heir to the Crown</em> series:</strong></p><p>★★★★★ - "Fabulously written, loved it."</p><p>★★★★★ - "The tale flows effortlessly along, blending action, adventure and heartwarming scenes."</p><p>★★★★★ -&nbsp;"This book is amazing with the way it brings the characters and scenes to life."</p><p>★★★★★ - "I really enjoyed this book, with believable characters and plenty of action. I read this long into the night!"</p><p>★★★★★ - "Wow! Best book I've read in a LONG time!"</p><p>★★★★★ - "Servant An amazing story that begins a legendary series, full of danger, battle, and hope."</p>