In a brutal world shaped by bronze and blood, Pan Shepherd returns - no longer a slave, but a man driven by love, vengeance, and an unrelenting determination to rescue Beocca, who was abducted during their wedding by a sadistic prince-turned-king. Set against the sweeping backdrop of a collapsing kingdom and a rising warlord, The King - A Bronze Age Tale continues the saga of the shepherd destined to become a king. The Bronze Age saga continues in this second volume-love, vengeance, and destiny collide. In a brutal world shaped by bronze and blood, Pan Shepherd returns-no longer a slave, but a man driven by love, vengeance, and an unrelenting determination to rescue Beocca, who was abducted during their wedding by a sadistic prince-turned-king. Set against the sweeping backdrop of a collapsing kingdom and a rising warlord, The King - A Bronze Age Tale continues the saga of the shepherd destined to become a king. As better-trained and better-equipped enemy armies close in, Pan must navigate overwhelming odds, betrayal, and court intrigue-not only to survive, but to reclaim the woman he loves. Rich in historical detail, political intrigue, and haunting emotion, this epic sequel cements Tristan Nettles' place as a rising voice in historical fiction. The King is a powerful tale of war, leadership, and love-where loyalty endures, and nothing is more sacred than the bonds we fight to protect. March into a kingdom on the brink-and discover how far one man will go for love and honor. For fans of Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, Conn Iggulden, and epic Bronze Age historical fiction.
