<p><strong>The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy!</strong></p><p>As peace settles across the land two great kingdoms prepare for a royal wedding. With all eyes focused on the celebrations the unexpected arrival of a Norland delegation throws everything into chaos.</p><p>For generations they have laid claim to the throne of Merceria yet now they want to negotiate?</p><p>With her own nobles council in constant conflict Queen Anna is forced to question the motive of this visit. Is it a trap or a genuine desire to end hostilities?</p><p>Against the wisdom of her advisors she travels north determined to forge a new future for her people.&nbsp;</p><p><br /><strong>Will her unwavering desire for peace lead to the destruction of all she holds dear?</strong></p><p><br />Journey with Anna and discover the true motives of the Norlanders in Defender of the Crown book seven of Paul J Bennett&#39;s Heir to the Crown series. If you like hidden agendas desperate battles and determined mages then this is the book for you!</p><p>Settle in for a wild ride with Defender of the Crown and give peace a chance!</p><p><br />New to the series? Meet Gerald Matheson the steadfast warrior in Servant of the Crown Heir to the Crown: Book One available in eBook Audiobook and Paperback.</p><p><strong>Books in this series:</strong><br />Servant of the Crown<br />Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past<br />Heart of the Crown<br />Shadow of the Crown<br />Mercerian Tales: The Call of Magic<br />Fate of the Crown<br />Burden of the Crown<br />Mercerian Tales: The Making of a Man<br />Defender of the Crown</p><p><strong>Other Series by Paul J Bennett:</strong><br />The Frozen Flame<br />The Chronicles of Cyric<br />Power Ascending</p>