“And no one appreciates that more than I do.” Edstrom bowed slightly. “As you are well aware by now, King Gregorio’s heir Rodolfo is not one who has the qualities required to be a benevolent monarch. Good King Gregorio did not wish to impose such a travesty upon his beloved people.

“It had been some time now that the king and very few of his close confidants, myself included, were aware that he did not have very long to live. So he instructed us to do the most tortuous thing imaginable. He had us protect Prince Hendry by spiriting him away from the kingdom and keeping him hidden away.

“King Gregorio knew that Rodolfo would stop at nothing to take the crown, even kill his own half-brother. And though Prince Hendry is the true heir, he lacks the ruthless ambition of his deplorable sibling.”

“So you would prefer a king that can be... advised on how to rule, by you and your associates.” Ethel’s lips curled up in a mirthless smile.

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THE IRONHAND LEGEND BOOK ONE

BETWIXT HAMMER AND ANVIL

CARLTON ISAAC

This book is a work of fiction. The names of characters and places, and the incidents taking place are fictitious creations from the author’s imagination. Any resemblance whatsoever to actual events or locations, or to persons living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

Copyright © 2022 Carlton Isaac D’Rozario

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