Prince Tristan found a new life in a foreign land. He will pay any price to free his princess from the wicked witch, but it will cost him more than he can imagine to save his kingdom. Tristan already despairs for his kingdom in the hands of his drunken, idolatrous older brother. A raging river whips him a hundred miles away to an impoverished, isolated village in a foreign land. No one believes who he is and he can find no way to return home. Finally Tristan manages to make a place in his new home as a teacher, and perhaps has found the beginnings of love. In one agonizing night, Tristan is certain he's lost any hope for the future. God once again gives him an entirely new life, until it collides with his old one. In spite of the joy of meeting an old friend, Tristan learns of a shocking accusation that he cannot let go unanswered. When he finally returns home, it is to an old enemy reaching out to grasp his kingdom. Can God raise up a savior? Can it possibly be Tristan? Take up anew the tale of friendship, intrigue, love, and loss in each book in the Men of the Realmlands series.
About the Author :
They say write what you know. Mary C. Findley has poured her real life into her writing -- From the cover designs inspired by her lifelong art studies to the love of pets and country life that worm their way into her historicals. The never-say-die heroes in her twenty-some fiction works are inspired by her husband, a crazy smart man with whom she co-writes science and history-based nonfiction. These works were jump-started by a deep awareness of the dangers in our future if we don't understand ideological enemies rooted in the past. She's a strong believer in helping others and also has books about publishing advice and the need to have strong standards in reading and writing.She has traveled internationally and around the lower 48 and Canada multiple times. Anecdotes from her small town life, college experiences, European, Canadian, and south-of-the border travels, as well as adventures as shotgun rider in a tractor trailer fill her contemporary works. She has also donned the cloak of alt-Victorian adventuress as Sophronia Belle Lyon, steampunk writer with her own League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (and ladies) from the great 1800s novelists. In all her works you will find faith, family, friendship and fulfilling stories. Do come have a look!
Review :
This was a beautiful story and I adored Tristan and Mayra. I love the how the author let us know that a disability should not hinder you from accomplishing the things you want or desire to do in life and that we must always trust, believe and depend on God.
[This] is a gem. I read it in one evening, staying up until midnight and finishing it the next morning. It is a beautiful tale of faith with characters of integrity and self-sacrifice. We should all emulate the attributes of Tristan -- hard work, trust in God, never giving up even in the face of pain and blindness, loyalty, faithfulness, and more.
This story is rich with history, but the author never lets the details get in the way of the story line. You will learn without realizing it as you follow the main character through different settings and experiences. You will smell the aromas of a vineyard, feel the heat of the blacksmith, and the anxiety of a king in the making.
This book is great for anyone going through trials, or for those who love historical fiction. It's a beautiful reminder that God is doing more than we know or understand when life seems to be overtaking us and that His promise to carry us from strength to strength will always be kept.
I read a wonderful, expansive, rich telling of Truth and God's blessing. Because I serve a truly righteous King myself, it is a joy to see the making of one through his response to horrible trials, followed by the blessing of love... A godly, pure love of joy and discovery. You'll truly like this tale of royal politics, terrible tragedy, and blessed victory.
This book cemented the fact that although I have been really trying to be a good Christian woman, I'm still feeling somewhat lost a little. This author lifted my spirit!
She (in a novel) did more for me then she will ever know. Discouragement has been my friend lately yet in this book I was reminded with God all things are possible. Tristan changed a town by just doing what people needed done. Others took notice.
