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The Imperative

Thrones of Britannia, Book 3

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The Imperative

By: Francis Williams
Narrated by: Tony Cleary
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In the third and final book set in the world of Thrones of Britannia series, see the world through the eyes of heroes both old and new.

Lord Drysten, now widely considered to be the savior of Britannia despite his past transgressions, is being tested by a new enemy he never knew he would need to face. Kingship. The mantle of responsibility was never something he thought he would bear the weight of, and his enemies, past and present, see this as well.

His tragic story plays out in unexpected ways, possibly turning him from savior to villain.

In addition to witnessing Drysten's trials, there is another man introduced into the series: a reluctant hero who serves the mythic lord of the Britons. His name is Peredur, but he simply goes by Thatch. This refugee of Frisian raiders soon finds himself oathed to Drysten as he embarks on a journey of revenge and discovery.

Thatch, as well as other characters new to the series, will soon have their hands full dealing with the full might of The Morrigan's fanatical followers, as well as older enemies that cannot be driven back.

*Please Read*

This novel was once titled He Hunts at Midnight before I realized the reception my past novels received. It was going to be a shorter novel centering on the lesser-known characters I wanted to introduce before the grand finale. The story of The Imperative is NOT different from He Hunts at Midnight, but I have added the book I was using as the finishing touch to Drysten's legacy.

In short, this novel still has the same content as before but has been expanded to finish up the Thrones of Britannia series.

What comes next will be a follow-up trilogy dubbed The Collapse of The Britons, but I don't want to spoil that too much just yet.

©2023 Francis Williams (P)2023 Francis Williams
Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction Medieval Sword & Sorcery Middle Ages

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