The Fiddler (Hand in Hand Chronicles)
15 parts Complete MatureHenry of Lancaster is the second son of a second born son. In short, he's destined to be nobody, and nothing. To tell the truth, he's fine with that. Anything is better than being bullied by his older brother and ignored by his parents. He's ready for a quiet life of anonymity. But England is about to be rocked by civil wars, and as the fate of kings hangs in the balance, only the strong will survive. Inspired by the true story of the man who would found a dynasty that would shape England's future for the next three hundred years.
(All my Hand in Hand Chronicles relate to the Violent Delights series, but are completely stand alone. This one takes place in the 1200s and early 1300s)
Trigger/Content Warning: Extended psychological and physical abuse, a character experiences PTSD Throughout. Blood violence. Torture. Family issues, grief. A character exhibits suicidal ideation throughout. Fear and coping with PTSD are major themes. Be aware of your mental state and seek help as needed.
*Alcohol use throughout which may be triggering to some readers. In the time period in which the novel is set wine was drunk instead of water, Sack was a harder liquor form of wine.