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Some oaths are written in blood. Some legacies are born in darkness.

The Order of the Dragon – Book Two unfolds as a knight of the Order of the Dragon, Vlad Dracul, a 15th-century Wallachian prince sworn to defend Christendom navigates a treacherous world of political intrigue, family betrayal, and the ever-present Ottoman threat. Torn between loyalty to his people and devotion to his children, Vlad's ambition to reclaim his birthright leads him down a bloody path, forcing him to make impossible choices and embrace his ruthless nature. But power often requires sacrifice. When the Turks demand his young sons as hostages, Vlad faces an agonizing choice that will echo through history.

As the crusader armies clash with Ottoman forces along the Danube, Vlad discovers that survival requires more than political cunning—it demands embracing the very darkness he once fought against. Vlad must choose between his honor and his throne, between saving his children and securing his dynasty. Every decision carves another scar upon his soul, and each victory demands a piece of his humanity. His choices will not only decide Wallachia's fate but forge the legend of the most feared name in history—and set his namesake son on a path to immortal infamy.

Discover the stunning conclusion of Vlad Dracul in Order of the Dragon – Book Two, the second in a series of novels and novellas about the real Dracula family, the House of Basarab.

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The Legend Rises
Once available as part of the 2013 HerStory anthology

Gwenllian, a Welsh princess of Gwynedd and the wife of the dispossessed lord of Deheubarth faces the greatest trial she has ever known. Brutal English invaders have ravaged her beloved country and forced her into a meager existence, hidden in the forests of her husband’s homeland. While he seeks a new, strong alliance against the enemy, Gwenllian prepares herself and her children for the fight of their lives. Strength and honor alone cannot win the battle. Her family must unite for their survival.