Review: Great story--Highly recommended for plot & values (some editing needed)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
Great continuation of the story begun in The Road to the King.Being given lands & title by the king doesn't change Joseph. Blacksmith or lord, he remains a man of honor & integrity, true to his friends, both rich and poor. His quiet generosity and discernment are highlighted, together with his courage and loyalty. Specific scenes further develop other characters, such as Elizabeth, Hezekiah, General Hays, and the king.Lots of fun & ironic moments as Joseph alternates between being the mysterious Lord of Stone Mountain and the down-to-earth blacksmith in town. Dunner is hilarious as Joseph's "Captain of the Guard"... as are some of Joseph's other "employees." Loved this story--it's plot and it's values.Great resolution. The story could end here, but the authors mentioned a book 3...!Only complaint is it needs a little editing. Not as much as the first book, perhaps, but lost punctuation and omitted words meant I had to read some sentences twice. While this detracts from the flow of the story, it does not obscure the beauty of the plot. Again, I hope the authors edit & release a print copy. I would definitely buy it!