Crown & Dagger Swashbuckling Tales

They murdered his fiancée. Can a driven noble uncover a conspiracy as a hooded vigilante?Western Europe, 1801. Shey Healdan obsesses over revenge. Devastated after his betrothed is assassinated in a sinister political maneuver, the young marquis has sworn to hunt down those responsible. Pretending to be a drunken indolent to throw his enemies off the scent, he dons a mask and cloak in search of the clues needed to enact his brutal justice.Working with a faithful servant and the royal who was his childhood companion, Shey follows the trail to the king's mountain chateau. But with a mysterious secret society plotting treason and the country on the brink of civil war, the disguised nobleman can't be certain that the next informant he meets won't slip a knife between his ribs.Can Shey reveal the killer's identity and bring peace to his people?The Kestrel is the thrilling first book in the Crown & Dagger historical fiction series. If you like daring adventure, court intrigue, and undertones of romance, then you'll love L Summer Hanford's swashbuckling tale.Read The Kestrel to soar on the wings of vengeance today!

He failed to save the royal he was hired to protect. Now he has one last chance for redemption.Western Europe, 1801. Formerly one of Europe's greatest mercenaries, Dain's mistake cost a queen her head. Haunted by his past failure, his only path to vindication is to take on the most dangerous and high-stakes missions. When another monarch requires protection, Dain poses as a nobleman and her escort to keep her alive.Once established as a member of the court, Dain hunts for traitors. But his disastrous past and growing attraction to her majesty shake his confidence. With no other choice and desperate not to fail, he reaches out for assistance from sources of unproven loyalty. But with the rule of the kingdom at risk, he can't be certain who to trust or who will put a bullet in the back of his head.Can Dain keep the queen alive and find absolution?Red Fox is the action-packed second book in the Crown & Dagger historical fiction series. If you like high-stakes, spy craft, and strong heroes who get the girl, you'll love L Summer Hanford's swashbuckling tale.Read Red Fox to join the hunt today!