Second Son

By: Pamela Taylor

In the early Renaissance, Alfred is taken captive while on a mission for his grandfather, the king. Held for ransom and taken ever farther from his home, he must find a way to survive if he is ever to fulfill the mysterious special destiny that his grandfather envisions for him.

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It is the dawn of the Renaissance, a time when new ideas are just beginning to emerge. Alfred — the eponymous second son — comes of age in the enlightened court of his grandfather. Alfred is convinced that his life will be unremarkable, spent in diligent but mundane service to king and kingdom. His grandfather, however, foresees for him a special destiny.

It is also a time when peace and stability are tenuous, and threats can arise from unexpected quarters. Taken captive while on a mission for the king, Alfred is held for ransom and taken ever farther away from his home. With his prospects dwindling, he must find a way to survive if he is ever to fulfill that

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