A few words from Paul
The Heir to the Crown series is taking on a life of its own. The world has its own history and even events long in the past have had an effect on the story. The characters have extensive backgrounds, and I wanted to share some of these tales without detracting from the main storyline. I have collected an assortment here, in Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past. Some of these stories answer questions, like why Albreda helped relieve the siege of Bodden. Others offer insight into the motivations and history of secondary characters, like Dame Hayley. If you are waiting for Heir to the Crown: Book 3, Heart of the Crown, fear not, it is being written even as this book goes to press. In addition, Book 4 also exists in outline form, and I will begin writing it shortly.
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