Kinghood: Book One of the Fourpointe Chronicles

From birth, Prince Jameson has been groomed to reign. On the heels of a victory against a barbarian force, he is welcomed home as a savior. His father toasts his impending marriage to the daughter of a key ally. Everything is in place for the young monarch-in-waiting. Yet all is not what it seems in Arcporte Castle. In the shadows, barons speak of usurping their sovereign. Kings doubt their alliances on the eve of signing a treaty. And one royal is much more than the man he claims to be. In the midst of this mystery and intrigue, a throne is challenged. Kin Saliswater, having ruled their island nation of Marland for over two centuries, find their dynasty in tatters. Only by marshaling every resource ƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚" and blood relative ƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚" available, do they stand a chance to defend their rule and secure a lasting legacy for the next generation to rise as King.