The Splintered Kingdom A Novel Author:James Aitcheson Betrayed by a rival, imprisoned by the Welsh, and forced to do the impossible... Wales, June 1069: Tancred a Dinant, the beloved hero of Sworn Sword, is now a lord in his own right, with knights and a manor of his own. But all is far from peaceful, as Tancred is betrayed and taken prisoner by the Welsh, the woman he loves is taken hostage by ene... more »my English forces, and the Vikings invade the east coast. Never has Tancred faced a more impossible situation. In this ruthless, formidable world, violent warriors seek honor in holy places and holy men seek glory in dark deeds. Tancred must fight not only for the life and people he loves, but for his homeland's very survival.« less