Lord Edward's Archer

Gerald Warbow wants nothing more than to enjoy, as his grey hairs grow, to enjoy his life as a landowner, father and grandfather but King Edward 1st needs his master archer and even though the Scots had been defeated at Dunbar, Warbow and his men go off to Flanders to fight the French. When Sir Andrew Murray and William Wallace inflict a humiliating defeat on the Earl of Surry at Stirling Bridge then Gerald Warbow is sent to begin the war that will see the Scottish and English armies clash at Falkirk.

The seventh audiobook in Griff Hosker's epic Lord Edward's Archer series of historical adventures. Stirling Bridge is a haunting memory for King Edward. When Scottish rebels threaten his northern borders the king acts swiftly to quash it. William Wallace remains a threat and hiding across the seas he sends his hunter to fetch him back. Sir Gerald Warbow is no longer a young man and his frame is not that of a young archer but he is the most trusted of King Edward's men and he is sent to France to bring back the rebel who has defied him.

'In loyalty, there lies betrayal.' William Wallace is dead and Sir Gerald Warbow should be able to rest on his well- won laurels, but his oath to King Edward the 1st stands firm. As new enemies of the Crown emerge from the shadows, Warbow must once again guide his men to protect the realm. Sir Gerald, as always, strives to obey orders but when a new monarch takes the throne, will his past loyalties prove treasonous? Or will the ageing archer be able to outwit those who seek his downfall?

When justice is the target, Warbow's aim is true. In an age where loyalty is as powerful as steel, Gerald Warbow finds himself entwined in a web of intrigue and valour. Held against his will in Westminster, Warbow is once again drawn into the shadows of royal service when he is tasked with escorting King Edward to Canterbury, disguised and vulnerable. As whispers of conspiracy swirl, danger lurks in the dark corners where assassins lie in wait. While the king grapples with the forces aiming to exile his controversial companion, Piers Gaveston, Warbow's own battles are just beginning. A message from the indomitable Lady Hawise ferch Owain ap Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn ignites his sense of honour, leading him to her besieged estate. There, amidst the echoes of a man's world, Warbow becomes her advocate, battling not just for her land but for her rightful place in history. Set against the backdrop of medieval politics, Warbow intertwines themes of loyalty, love and the powerful struggles for women's rights that resonate through the ages. As Warbow and Lady Hawise forge an unbreakable bond, they challenge the ancient laws that threaten to bind her to a life of oppression. Together, they confront not only fierce enemies but also the very structures of a patriarchal society. Experience a thrilling journey filled with heart-stopping conflict, cunning strategies, and unexpected romance. Will Warbow's bravery and Hawise's indomitable spirit rewrite their fate, or will the shadows of conspiracy extinguish their dreams? Join them in this epic tale of courage and resilience, where every battle fought is not just for survival, but for justice and the liberation of the oppressed.