Forged on the battlefields of Bodden…Beverly Fitzwilliam is relentless in her pursuit of knighthood, but nobody is more surprised than her when she is inducted into the king's elite Order of the Sword. Almost immediately, powerful forces align against her as she travels the land seeking a noble worthy of her fealty.  Years later, on the cusp of abandoning her quest, Beverly is tasked with a desperate mission that leads her to what she seeks, but the path is fraught with danger. Success can save the realm, but failure will have her tried for treason.Meanwhile, the heir to the crown remains hidden from prying eyes, the stalwart Gerald Matheson on guard to thwart the Black Hand. Planning on escaping from the tyrant king, news of an invading army changes everything. Can they overcome the odds and bring peace to the kingdom?New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson, the steadfast warrior in 'Heir to the Crown: Book One, Servant of the Crown', available in eBook and paperback.