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Tyrant Whelp: Custennin of Dumnonia
From Camelot High King Arthur presides over a golden age...
Far to the west, in the Kingdom of Dumnonia Arthur’s older brother, the wise King Cado sits on the throne. For Cado’s son, Custennin the future looks bright. Leaving behind a disreputable youth, he is due to marry Deryn, the daughter of a powerful moorland king and expects to be named his father’s heir, ignoring the claims of his troublesome nephews.
Deryn too has every reason to be happy, delighting in her marriage from the moment she and Custennin first meet. And at their nuptials everyone is agreed – the golden age will continue.
But across Britannia a shadow is falling, shrouding the sun so winter returns in spring. While the priests of Christ exhort everyone to pray for deliverance, Arthur’s heathen sister, Morgaine makes a terrifying prophecy of death and betrayal.
Crops fail, starvation threatens and Saxon invaders, so long subdued by Arthur, march forth once again. And realising Morgaine’s most tragic visions, Britannia’s finest fall hurtling Custennin towards a position greater than he ever anticipated.
With Britannia struggling for survival, bitter rivalries and fatal choices take their toll, extending the shadow not only across the realm but deep into Custennin’s heart. As he proclaims himself greater even than Arthur, a monk writes the words that will condemn him for all time…
Tyrant WhelpCombining history with Arthurian legend, discover this exciting tale today!
Far to the west, in the Kingdom of Dumnonia Arthur’s older brother, the wise King Cado sits on the throne. For Cado’s son, Custennin the future looks bright. Leaving behind a disreputable youth, he is due to marry Deryn, the daughter of a powerful moorland king and expects to be named his father’s heir, ignoring the claims of his troublesome nephews.
Deryn too has every reason to be happy, delighting in her marriage from the moment she and Custennin first meet. And at their nuptials everyone is agreed – the golden age will continue.
But across Britannia a shadow is falling, shrouding the sun so winter returns in spring. While the priests of Christ exhort everyone to pray for deliverance, Arthur’s heathen sister, Morgaine makes a terrifying prophecy of death and betrayal.
Crops fail, starvation threatens and Saxon invaders, so long subdued by Arthur, march forth once again. And realising Morgaine’s most tragic visions, Britannia’s finest fall hurtling Custennin towards a position greater than he ever anticipated.
With Britannia struggling for survival, bitter rivalries and fatal choices take their toll, extending the shadow not only across the realm but deep into Custennin’s heart. As he proclaims himself greater even than Arthur, a monk writes the words that will condemn him for all time…
Tyrant WhelpCombining history with Arthurian legend, discover this exciting tale today!
411 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 6, 2021
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About the author
Anna Chant
14 books28 followersAnna is a writer, tutor and mother of three from South Devon, UK. She has a degree in history from the University of Sheffield. Her first novel, 'Kenneth's Queen' was published in April 2016 and her second, 'The Girl from Brittia' in July 2016. Anna has fallen in love with the Dark Ages, that fabulous period where legend and history collide, and especially the part played by the often uncelebrated and unrecorded women who lived through them. She hopes to tell the stories of as many as possible!
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June 13, 2022
Very Good
Deryn is the main character along with her husband Constantine. This is a story of love, loss, friendship, deceit, war, sacrifice and forgiveness. I do enjoy how the author tells a story. You will find yourself deeply emerged with Deryn and your emotions will run the gamut. This is the first book in a two book series.
Deryn is the main character along with her husband Constantine. This is a story of love, loss, friendship, deceit, war, sacrifice and forgiveness. I do enjoy how the author tells a story. You will find yourself deeply emerged with Deryn and your emotions will run the gamut. This is the first book in a two book series.
May 14, 2021
Overall, decent historical fiction
A fascinating story- though characters seem one dimensional, which detracts from the overall book. Also, the ending feels extremely abrupt.
A fascinating story- though characters seem one dimensional, which detracts from the overall book. Also, the ending feels extremely abrupt.
May 24, 2021
Good
Good story. Nice to know more about the time in history. Krackatowa made a mess of things. Must hated sucked
Good story. Nice to know more about the time in history. Krackatowa made a mess of things. Must hated sucked
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