Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown
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England is placed in turmoil when Isaac Renly kills King Perter Garrak and wipes out his entire lineage. The usurper makes history as the first person outside the Garrak family to sit on the golden throne. When the King is killed by rebels, his son, Samuel Renly is prepped to take over as King, sit on the golden throne, and wear the golden crown.
In 1600 England, a royal maid is caught in an affair with the royal prince and the future king of England. An obstacle occurs that causes the prince to push her away. What will the outcome of that decision mean for the prince, the royal kingdom, and the Renly reign?
Enter a short story full of love, deceit, and the fight for power.
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