In Westerliegh, the Knights of the Light defend both kingdom and faith, sworn to protect the innocent from the darkness beyond its borders. Balthazar-an orphan rescued from an Eastern raid-has risen through years of brutal training to become a Knight Apprentice under the mentorship of veteran Knight Wesley.When Princess Sophia embarks on her first independent journey to the Stone Circles Celebration, Baz joins her small escort. But far from court, danger closes in: the revered Grand Emissary secretly conspires with the Eastern warlord's son to kidnap the Princess and overthrow the crown.With ambushes laid and betrayal at the highest level, Baz must rely on his skill, courage, and the Knight's creed to protect the Princess. Along the road, he faces battles, moral choices, and the true test of honor-discovering that the Light is more than a weapon; it is the strength to stand when all hope seems lost. Tim Hinde originates from the Southwest of England. He developed a love of reading on vacation, in Malta, when he was 18 and has since become a serial reader of all genres. His work life has swung from time served as a British Police Officer to building retail companies across the world. He currently lives in San Diego, California with his wife and his three grown children. He enjoys playing golf (playing might be a stretch) camping and cooking

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