William of Alamore #2.5
The Falcon and The Stag: A Tale of Alamore
C.J.R. Isely
My first contact with this author whom I learn is female. This is a teaser short story to prompt interest in a 6 volume fantasy series.
A haunted castle with hidden passages. Two brothers whose father the king has just died.
Temrod is a warrior like his father but he is second borne, the spare so to speak.
Paradon is the heir who has enjoyed his life of privilege especially the fine horse his father has given him. He haw relished his freedom too much to think seriously about the duties that will devolve to him when he becomes king. His young knight and best friend Cavian is more serious minded and scholarly.
Paradon refuses to believe that his brother, though aloof, would betray him even when Cavian warns him.
There are eerie parallels in the British Royal Family today. Though Charles has been king in waiting for 70 year and his sons now in their 40ies. These boys are in their twenties.
It is important to have a life guard who is a skilled swordsman. A blood match is not a normal competition. Paradon may live to regret an act of mercy as this tale continues.
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