The Thorn Crown
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Last published Fri, Aug 4, 2023
Renowned sailor, Darrion Freeman, returns from his three year voyage across the world. Upon his return, he finds that the world and the people he left behind have changed.
Without his knowing, his three year voyage has also set a spark in the eastern country of Khagan, who's people have started to scheme in the background.
Meanwhile in the forefront of the Realm, plots and mysteries riddle court. Queen Eleanor's closest advisors are all but trustworthy and loyal. The northern families seek justice for their ignored debt the crown has yet to pay back and tensions arise with their rivalry with the houses of the Midlands.
Many people, royalty, noblemen, bastards and slaves alike will watch their stories unravel before them.
Who will win The Thorn Crown?
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