In a brutal world shaped by bronze and blood, Pan Shepherd returns — no longer a slave, but a man driven by love, vengeance, and an unrelenting determination to rescue Beocca, who was abducted during their wedding by a sadistic prince-turned-king. Set against the sweeping backdrop of a collapsing kingdom and a rising warlord, The King – A Bronze Age Tale continues the saga of the shepherd destined to become a king.
The Bronze Age saga continues in this second volume—love, vengeance, and destiny collide.
In a brutal world shaped by bronze and blood, Pan Shepherd returns—no longer a slave, but a man driven by love, vengeance, and an unrelenting determination to rescue Beocca, who was abducted during their wedding by a sadistic prince-turned-king.
Set against the sweeping backdrop of a collapsing kingdom and a rising warlord, The King – A Bronze Age Tale continues the saga of the shepherd destined to become a king. As better-trained and better-equipped enemy armies close in, Pan must navigate overwhelming odds, betrayal, and court intrigue—not only to survive, but to reclaim the woman he loves.
Rich in historical detail, political intrigue, and haunting emotion, this epic sequel cements Tristan Nettles’ place as a rising voice in historical fiction. The King is a powerful tale of war, leadership, and love—where loyalty endures, and nothing is more sacred than the bonds we fight to protect.
March into a kingdom on the brink—and discover how far one man will go for love and honor.
For fans of Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, Conn Iggulden, and epic Bronze Age historical fiction.
