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S. M. DAVIES
Author of Historical Fiction
The HIGH KING series
High King 1: THE WEST RISES
The 5th Century A.D. The Dark Age.
Abandoned by the Romans, facing slaughter by raiding Picts and Saxons, Britain stands on the brink of catastrophe. Only one man can save the nation: VORTIGERN. The legends call him a villain. His people called him the High King. This is his story.
LATEST NEWS – ‘The West Rises’ was shortlisted for the Adult Fiction Prize at the 2023 Selfies Book Awards, founded by Book Brunch to recognise the best independently published books of the year in the UK.
High King 2: UNDER THE DRAGON
The wheel of power has turned. King Constans lies dead in St Alban’s Chapel. Now Vortigern wears the crown; High King at last. Beside him stands a young warrior who has earned a new name – ‘the King’s Right Arm’. Kerin Brightspear, Vortigern’s devoted companion, has proved himself to the man who saved his life. But as they raise the dragon standard at Hadrian’s Wall, enemies within are already plotting the High King’s downfall.
THE FOUNDLING – A FREE Download.
On a savage winter’s night, a child is snatched from certain death. The Foundling is a High King Readers’ Club exclusive. Learn how Vortigern saved the life of the young warrior who becomes his devoted companion.
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