Falcon Dagger. Falcon Chronicle, #3

Falcon Dagger is a riveting medieval adventure. The third book in a complete series where Noblebright tropes ignite the imagination - the lost heir, evil lords, court intrigue, haven and hunt, rivals and romance. From second chances to powerful enemies, trials of destiny to oaths kept, each story offers a spark of hope, a heart of courage, and an echo of meaning. One disguise. One usurper. One defense.
Kyrin will spend her blood to protect her stronghold against those who would destroy their very memory. Yet weakness blooms in the betrayal of a Brother's hope as Kyrin Cieri and her House fight for the light they guard for Britannia. Evil waxes by sinuous, deadly, hidden ways to bring about a kingdom's fall. Until one man rises up to oppose treachery in his own heart and uncovers the first threads of long-laid plots and whispers of a coming king.
While Kyrin bears the unborn heir, a thief steals the Damascus sword from the very hall of her stronghold. Berd, first armsman of Cieri, must recover the stolen blade and reveal a hidden traitor. But Kyrin's companion Celine vows to find the sword first, for she is as strong as any man. Lord Thain Mornoth plots to take the king's seat and silence the whispers of hope. He accuses Berd and Celine of terrible crimes, entangling them in webs of deceit and treachery and the regent's doubt.
Then the insidious hand behind him brings a great reset to the land that will end in fire. Against a backdrop of old enemies and new alliances the coming king remains hidden. Can Berd and Celine uncover the broken oaths around them in time to protect the lost prince, prove their oaths, and lead the people of Britannia to hope? For any land is only as good as its king. One heir must survive. One must be protected.
Or all will end in ash. Experience the immersive action of A Flame in the North but the court intrigue, faith and courage of Illusion's Reign. This family friendly series of books includes a thread of women's fiction and military fantasy. A wholesome addition to every teen's coming of age fiction where hope is a light in the night. Excerpt - Life was the aim of the arrow, not death, though the path of a warrior was never certain.  Falcon Dagger is a resonant canvas of courage, forbidden alliances, and resilient spirits - a heart song to the Master of Stars.
-Anna Thayer, THE KNIGHT OF ELDARAN SERIES  Bk 1 Falcon Heart - First daughter. First enemy. First escape. Bk 2 Falcon Flight - One life. One land. One loyalty. Bk 2.5 Lance and Quill - One refuge. One love. One choice. Bk 3 Falcon Dagger - One disguise. One usurper. One defense. Includes bonus reads: Kingdom's Fall - Warrior. Seeker. Apprentice. Cieri's Daughter - First rival. First oath. First victory.
Path of the Warrior - Exile. Traitor. Warrior.   A Noblebright medieval adventure for readers ages 13-18+ Includes Story Chat book club discussion questions Rated G for a romantic thread, PG-13 adventure violence like LOTR  Themes and tropes in Falcon Dagger include enemies to friends, clean romance, medieval fantasy adventure, martial art, combat skill, strong hero and strong heroine, love and forgiveness, romantic adventure, YA epic stories, Britannia in alternate history