The Soldier of Fortune

THE ACCUSATION HANGS IN THE AIR LIKE A NOOSE: “MURDERER”.

It’s 1264, and framed for the murder of a girl within his own walls, Lord Rory of Hambrig has no choice but to flee. On the run from those who once swore fealty to him, Rory must navigate the fractured kingdom of England, where the Second Barons' War pits brother against brother.

Rory’s own brother, Nicholas, is caught in the turmoil, fighting for Simon de Montfort’s rebellion in Sussex. But Rory is burdened by the presence of Felix, a strange adolescent boy who joins his party and whose unpredictable behaviour causes great unrest. With danger closing in from all sides, Rory makes a desperate bid to save Nicholas and clear his name.

As dark forces rear their heads, Rory realises that the war outside may pale in comparison to the battles he faces within his own group. The secrets that haunt both his brother and Felix could unravel everything Rory is fighting for.

Will Rory’s flight from his homeland lead him to justice, or straight into the jaws of his enemies?

WITH EACH STEP THE WEIGHT OF BETRAYAL GROWS HEAVIER, DRAWING HIM TOWARD A FATE DARKER THAN HE EVER IMAGINED…