{"product_id":"the-imperative-francis-williams-9798356284007","title":"The Imperative: A Dark Age Historical Fiction Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the third and final book set in the world of \u003ci\u003eThrones of Britannia \u003c\/i\u003eseries, see the world through the eyes of heroes both old and new. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLord Drysten, now widely considered to be the savior of Britannia despite his past transgressions, is being tested by a new enemy he never knew he would need to face. Kingship. The mantle of responsibility was never something he thought he would bear the weight of, and his enemies, past and present, see this as well. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHis tragic story plays out in unexpected ways, possibly turning him from savior to villain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to witnessing Drysten's trials, there is another man introduced into the series; a reluctant hero who serves the mythic lord of the Britons. His name is Peredur, but simply goes by Thatch. This refugee of Frisian raiders soon finds himself oathed to Drysten as he embarks on a journey of revenge and discovery.\u003cp\u003eThatch, as well as other characters new to the series, will soon have their hands full dealing with the full might of The Morrigan's fanatical followers, as well as older enemies that cannot be driven back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Please Read* \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis novel was once titled\u003ci\u003e He Hunts at Midnight \u003c\/i\u003ebefore I realized the reception my past novels received. It was going to be a shorter novel centering on the lesser-known characters I wanted to introduce before the grand finale. The story of \u003ci\u003eThe Imperative \u003c\/i\u003eis NOT different from \u003ci\u003eHe Hunts at Midnight\u003c\/i\u003e, but I have added the book I was using as the finishing touch to Drysten's legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn short, this novel still has the same content as before but has been expanded to finish up the \u003ci\u003eThrones of Britannia\u003c\/i\u003e series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat comes next will be a follow-up trilogy dubbed \u003ci\u003eThe Collapse of The Britons\u003c\/i\u003e, but I don't want to spoil that too much just yet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Francis Williams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8356284007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798356284007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/04\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 446\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d","brand":"Francis Williams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44245228388607,"sku":"9798356284007","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_24c604a4-a014-4e06-bcc5-f0debc95dd50.jpg?v=1693926858","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-imperative-francis-williams-9798356284007","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}