The King's Sword: The First Novel of The Metzlingen Saga

1479 Matthias is no hero. Hes no one. Simply another mud-spattered baseborn face among thousands until an act of kindness aligns him with an extraordinary opportunity. His prince fallen in battle Matthias is entrusted to retrieve a foreign princess as a bride for his king in exchange for a second chance at a promised reward. Given the honor of wearing his sword in his kings name Matthias is hellbent to keep his word. His king - his brothers - are counting on him. And soon so will she. Princess Avelina has nothing. And no one. Since the death of her parents shattered her world Avelina has lived as a political pawn having been degraded disinherited and defined by others. When a mysterious soldier arrives at her bridal barter Avelina dares to hope - could this be the chance of escape shes been praying for? Their paths intertwined the soldier and princess embark on a journey that will change both of their lives forever. Plagued by self-doubt rocked by betrayals haunted by faltering faith and forbidden feelings that test their loyalties theyll learn the hardest fought battles are often those waged within themselves. ​​​​​​​An irresistible blend of historical fiction adventure and romance The Kings Sword is the first novel of the Metzlingen Saga. From soaring Alps to crumbling ruins welcoming hearths to calculating courts this love story nestled within the German landscape of the Renaissance honors friendship found family and the lengths we go to for those we love.