“David, you have been so kind to me and this gift will always be treasured. I have one last request. Could you show me some of the secret ways in and out of the castle?” As he spoke the words, the image of the spark of red light appearing from the depths of the castle sprang to his mind again, together with the whispered words, “I am here, Audun.” He knew that one day he would have to return to Aldene and learn the secret of what lay in the deep dungeon below the castle” ActionImaginationFreedomAdventureDramaConflictExcitingIntrigueFast PacedSuspensful Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“At the end of one of the bookshelves she picked up a very old book. It was truly ancient, and woven into the cover was a motif of joined hands which merged into three words: Aonaibh Ri Chéile. The dedication on the inside cover was simply “To Elbeth with Love.” The author was someone called Angus Ferguson” LoveImaginationDramaExcitingMysteriousIntrigueLiterary FictionOrphanGunpowder Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“This was a moment Alberon had dreamed of, and he gave no thought to his lost and banished lover, although he did at times wonder about the child. Did he have a bastard son or a daughter? But it really did not matter any more. It was simply the mistake of a love struck youth.” WarActionWealthPowerfulMysteryMilitaryConquestIntrigueFast PacedWeapon Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“Roars of outrage came from the city walls as the Erbean soldiers watched Alluen and her comrades draw their knives across the captives’ throats and drop them to the ground. Roth’s voice rose over the hubbub. “You may kill them all Burnett, but my gates will remain closed!” ActionFearFictionMysteryDangerAdventureDramaExcitingHeroesIntrigue Book:White Light Red Fire Source: White Light Red Fire
“Audun, there is something I must now explain to you. You are the illegitimate son of Alberon, who now calls himself Emperor of the North.” WarActionPowerfulFictionMilitaryDramaExcitingRevengeIntrigueFast Paced Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“As the pair turned to leave they were taken by surprise by the shop owner. He was middle-aged and did not look as though he could overpower Arvid, although the large club he wielded showed his intention. Raimund instinctively made a run for the door, only to be floored by a blow from the club. From his dazed prone position Raimund watched in horror as his uncle thrust his knife into the shopkeeper’s chest. With blood pumping from the fatal wound, the shopkeeper fell across Raimund.” FictionHistoryFantasyMysteryDramaHistoricalIntrigueTrilogyBook 1 Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“It was shortly after Raimund’s eighth birthday, over the evening meal, when Arvid announced, “The orphan is now old enough to earn his keep. He is coming with me tonight.” FictionHistoryFantasyMysteryDramaHistoricalIntrigueTrilogyBook 1 Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor