Product Description

The year is A.D. 882, and in the medieval kingdom of Speyron, infertility plagues the people. Rumors abound. Some whisper that the kingdom is cursed, others that the people are on the brink of rebellion, and still others say that the kingdom will soon be ruled by a new king. The current king of Speyron, a young and handsome bachelor, seems oblivious to the plight of his people and unconcerned with the rumors as he monitors the gathering army of the neighboring kingdom preparing to wage war against him. Can he repel this invader? What must he do and what alliance must he make to ensure the safety of his throne? Some of his advisers believe that a serf, a lowly woman from an obscure village, may have an answer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #820031 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 704 pages

About the Author
Fletcher King is from East Texas, is a member of MENSA, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Customer Reviews

Its vivid detail paints an unforgettable picture of the grueling difficulties of struggling to survive in medieval times.
Set in A.D. 882 in the medieval kingdom of Speyron, The Advent of the King is a dark novel about a curse of infertility that has descended upon the land, and the rumbling threat of invasion and war from the neighboring kingdom. Remorseless threats and pressures place Speyron's bachelor king in a crucible; his advisors suggest a female serf from an obscure village just might possess the answer to the dual threats to his nation from without and within. Author Fletcher King strives to be as true to medieval history and culture as possible, particularly with regard to what is known of the Catholic church during the era. Graphic depictions of violence and sex are present in dark saga; The Advent of the King is not for squeamish readers, yet its vivid detail paints an unforgettable picture of the grueling difficulties of struggling to survive in medieval times.

WORTH YOUR TIME AND MONEY
When I first received this book it was overwhelming, it was so long; however, I was pulled in very quickly. The book is very historically interesting and the amount of time put into the characters makes it even better. I found myself unable to put it down and reading way into the night. The end was a big surprise and I eagerly await the sequel to this book.

An Excellent Read!
A wonderful read. Highly recommended to anyone and everyone that enjoys historical fiction, fantasy, or period adventure tales. Heck... if you enjoy reading and are looking for something different and interesting, get this book.