An Involuntary King is not only a novel, but a story whose premise grew from the seeds of the author’s childhood imagaination. Nan Hawthorne has spent a lifetime creating and bringing to life the beloved characters contained within the pages of this medieval saga.
During the 8th century in a land called Crislicland, tragedy forces the unlikely hero, Lawrence upon the throne of the kingdom. His struggle to gather the wisdom, honor, and self-confidence to be a good king is the underlying catalyst that drives this rich tale forward. Undying love, humorous characters, treachery, and intrigue either grace or plague his life as he struggles to vanquish his many foes and return to the bosom of his loving family.
The characters gush with integrity, endearing themselves to the reader. The prose is vibrant and the battle scenes so authentic that I found myself drawn inextricably into the ever-developing, engaging story. Nan Hawthorne’s passion for the medieval era is skilfully weaved into a tapestry of enchantment in this engrossing story. A must read for medieval enthusiasts.
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- A Tarnished Heart (1)
- Alison Stuart (1)
- An Involuntary King (6)
- Anita Davison (4)
- Anne Whitfield (2)
- Awards (1)
- Barbara Jujica (1)
- Barbara Quick (2)
- Barbara Wood (1)
- Betrayal (1)
- Bloodstone Castle (1)
- Brandy Purdy (6)
- Broken Rainbows (1)
- Bryce Courtenay (1)
- By The Sword (1)
- C J Sansom (1)
- Call Me Kate (3)
- Carrie Lofty (1)
- Catherine Delors (3)
- Catherine Kean (1)
- Catrin Collier (1)
- Christopher Gortner (1)
- CJ Sansom (1)
- Cold Cache (1)
- Copper Fire (1)
- Daughter of the Sun (1)
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- Deanna Raybourn (1)
- Dianne Ascroft (2)
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- Dr Margaret's Sea Chest (5)
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- Gold Digger (4)
- Her Shadowed Heart (1)
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- Jan Alyce Avery (1)
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- Janis Cooke Newman (1)
- Jean Fullerton (1)
- Jean Plaidy (1)
- Jeb Rubenfield (1)
- Jen Black (1)
- John Adams (1)
- Jude Morgan (1)
- Judity Lindbergh (1)
- Karen Fenech (1)
- Karleen Koen (1)
- Ki Longfellow (1)
- Kingdom of Bones (1)
- Lady Macbeth (2)
- Laurent Gaude (1)
- Leslie Dicken (1)
- Liszt's Kiss (1)
- Love in Waiting (1)
- Maeve Haran (1)
- Marek Halter (1)
- Margaret Tanner (2)
- Mary Ellen Dennis (1)
- Mary of Nazareth (1)
- Megan Chance (2)
- Michelle Moran (3)
- Mirella Patzer (1)
- Mistress of the Revolution (3)
- Molly Roe (3)
- Mozart's Sister (1)
- Mrs Lincoln (1)
- Mrs Lincoln Winner (1)
- My Lady's Treasure (1)
- Nan Hawthorne (6)
- Nefertiti (2)
- Nicole Galland (1)
- No Cure For Love (1)
- Now Face to Face (1)
- Review (1)
- Rita Charbonnier (1)
- Rosalind Laker (3)
- Rosemary Morris (1)
- Season of Sacrifice (1)
- Shadowed Knight (1)
- Silent In The Grave (1)
- Sister Teresa (1)
- Sparta Rose (1)
- Stephen Gallagher (1)
- Susan Dunlap (1)
- Susan Fraser King (2)
- Susan Higginbotham (1)
- Suzanne Woods Fisher (1)
- Sylvia (1)
- Tangled Hearts (1)
- Tasha Alexander (1)
- The Banners of Alba (1)
- The Confession of Piers Gaveston (5)
- The Ethnic Presidency (1)
- The Fool's Tale (1)
- The Gentle Wind's Caress (1)
- The Golden Tulip (1)
- The Heretic Queen (1)
- The House of Scorta (1)
- The Interpretation of Murder (1)
- The King's Touch (1)
- The Lady and the Poet (1)
- The Landlord's Black-Eyed Daughter (1)
- The Last Queen (1)
- The Religion (1)
- The Secret Magdalene (1)
- The Spiritualist (2)
- The Thrall's Tale (1)
- The Traitor's Wife (1)
- The Trouble with Playboys (1)
- The Venetian Mask (1)
- The Witch's Trinity (1)
- Thief's Desire (1)
- Tim Champlin (1)
- Tim Willocks (1)
- To Dance with Kings (1)
- Tristi Pinkston (1)
- Vengeance is Mine (1)
- Vicky Delany (4)
- Vivaldi's Virgins (2)
- Waheed Rabani (1)
- Waheed Rabbani (5)
- What A Scoundrel Wants (1)
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An Involuntary King will be available by mid-September through the usual online outlets. If you would like to be informed when it can be purchased, visit www.shield-wall.com or email the author at hathorn@drizzle.com . You can also get the latest news at www.medieval-novels.com .
I hope you come to love these characters as I have for most of my life.
Nan Hawthorne
Author of An Involuntary King: A Tale of Anglo Saxon England
I was fortunate to be involved in proofing a draft of the novel, and it was a pleasure. The storyline was filled with interesting escapades, but for me it was the characters who made this novel memorable. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to "make their acquaintance"!
I am happy to augment my earlier comment with this information:
An Involuntary King came out on September 3, 2008. You can see links to more reviews at http://nanhawthorne.blogspot.com.
It is available in the usual places, but let me add that I have some brand new copies available on Amazon.com with autographs and a deeply discounted price.
Nan Hawthorne
www.nanhawthorne.com
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