Review: captivating
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 18, 2012
The usurper, the Thane of Naeth rules the country.  He had the King killed over 20 years ago but can't become king  because the crown is magical and can't be worn as long as one of the royal line exists.  The Thane's men finally find and kill the King's son but the Grandson, Tarn, escapes. The 7 year old is raised by a loving couple and this story, moving and well written, is the story of his coming into full maturity, learning who he really is and attempting to restore the rightful rulers. Unexpected ending but DON'T read the ending in advance to avoid the unexpected.