The Chronicles of Aveline: Awakening

Struck by the sword of injustice, driven by love and loyalty…An unlikely heroine is born.. Brace yourself for a narrative that unravels the depths of resilience, the triumph of the human spirit, and the unyielding power of love against insurmountable odds. From the author of The Brodsky Affair and The Patmos Enigma, multi-award-winning author, Ken Fry.. “A really enjoyable story about a period of history I didn’t know anything about. The character-development was top notch and the descriptions were stunning.”. “The writing is vivid and sensory, bringing the characters and settings to life in a most enjoyable manner.”. “This is a totally riveting tale that I absolutely could not put down. Fry draws you into his stories so personally and so intensely that you can feel the pain and anguish, physically, of his heroes.”. 12th Century, EnglandIn the time of SaladinBefore The Third Crusade…. In the year 1181, Sir Philip Fitzwilliam, weathered and battle-scarred, stands on the precipice of his crumbling estate, Froulingham Manor. The once-thriving land now bears the scars of holy wars, where the echoes of lost men haunt the desolate countryside. Whispers of a precarious shift in power, tilting in favor of Saladin’s Muslim armies in the Holy Land, send shivers down Sir Philip’s spine. The weight of impending conflict threatens to crush his weary soul.. As the patriarch contemplates the future of his once-prosperous dynasty, his thoughts turn to his two sons. Giles, the favored heir, carries the weight of expectation, while Raymond, a would-be monk, wrestles with his spiritual calling. . And then, there is Aveline —his beloved, spirited daughter— a flame that burns bright, defying conventions and societal norms. . Aveline, the embodiment of strength and grace, possesses a mastery of skills traditionally reserved for men, wielding a bow and arrow with unrivaled precision. . Yet, her destiny seems predetermined — a marriage to a suitable suitor, an end to her independence.. But fate weaves a different tapestry for Aveline. Love, passionate and forbidden, blooms in her heart, entangling her in a treacherous web of desire. . The Church, swift in its judgment, casts its shadow upon her, ruthlessly tearing her from the arms of her beloved and the embrace of her family.. Thus, Aveline’s story unfolds… a symphony of audacious courage, unyielding loyalty, and a relentless pursuit of justice. With every fiber of her being, she defies the shackles of her circumstances, navigating a treacherous path strewn with heartbreak, deceit, and loss. . Prepare to lose yourself in the tempestuous embrace of time as you embark on this turbulent odyssey alongside an indomitable heroine. “The Chronicles of Aveline: Awakening” transcends the pages, stirring emotions that surge through your veins, leaving an indelible mark upon your soul. . GET YOUR COPY and start THE LADY CRUSADER TRILOGY!. BOOKS BY KEN FRY:. BESTSELLING NOVELSThe Magdalene MissionThe Keeper’s CupThe Patmos Enigma: Quest of the Wandering JewThe Lazarus Succession. THE LAZARUS MYSTERIES (Duology)The Lazarus SuccessionThe Lazarus ContinuumThe Lazarus Mysteries: Omnibus CollectionLa Sucesión Lazaro. THE LADY CRUSADER SERIES (Complete Trilogy)The Chronicles of Aveline: AwakeningThe Chronicles of Aveline: Love and BloodThe Chronicles of Aveline: The Final Sacrifice. SUSPENSE THRILLERS (Standalone Novels)Shakyamuni’s PearlRed Ground: The Forgotten ConflictThe Brodsky AffairSuicide Seeds. BITE-SIZED THRILLSA Porky TaleLooks Can Be MisleadingCheck MateThe Long Case Clock (FREE). CONTEMPORARY FICTIONDrunksDying Days