Step into the world of Planetary
Wars: Rise of an Empire in this cinematic
excerpt. Experience the suspense, emotion, and sci‑fi intrigue as Anastasia
drifts between stasis and awakening, where every heartbeat carries the weight
of empire and every moment threatens collapse.
From interstellar conflict to the shadows of
betrayal, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This cinematic excerpt offers just a
glimpse of the adventure that awaits within the pages of the novel.
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Deadly Secrets • Desperate Measures •
Endgame • Escape from Berlin Hidden Lies • Illusion • Pandemic • Revenge
Where Every Second
Counts — And No One Is Safe
In a world driven by power, deception,
and the thin line between truth and annihilation, Scribbler Tales: The
Thriller Collection delivers eight pulse‑pounding stories where danger is
relentless and survival is never guaranteed.
A fugitive races the clock as a deadly
pathogen spreads. A government agent uncovers a secret no one was meant to
know. A desperate escape across a hostile border becomes a fight for life. A
web of lies tightens until the truth explodes.
Each story begins with a single spark —
a betrayal, a discovery, a threat — and ignites into a high‑stakes battle where
every choice has consequences. When enemies close in and time runs out,
characters must confront the moment that defines them: fight, flee, or fall.
A Note from the
Author
I wrote Scribbler Tales: The
Thriller Collection to explore the tension that rises when ordinary people
are thrust into extraordinary danger. Thrillers are about pressure — the kind
that cracks foundations, exposes secrets, and forces characters to make
impossible decisions.
These stories dive into espionage, bio‑threats,
political intrigue, and the razor‑thin margin between disaster and survival.
Each character faces a truth they can’t outrun and a threat that demands
everything they have left.
This collection is a journey through
fear, courage, and the relentless pursuit of escape, justice, or redemption.
About the Book
Deadly Secrets • Desperate Measures •
Endgame • Escape from Berlin Hidden Lies • Illusion • Pandemic • Revenge
Danger closes in from every direction
in this gripping anthology of eight high‑stakes thriller stories.
Classified experiments unravel. Enemies
strike from the shadows. Borders become battlegrounds. And the truth — once
uncovered — becomes the most dangerous weapon of all.
From espionage and bio‑terror to covert
operations and desperate escapes, each tale delivers the full spectrum of
thriller fiction: conspiracies, betrayals, ticking clocks, and the relentless
pressure of being hunted.
Perfect for readers who crave fast‑paced
suspense, shadowy intrigue, and stories where the stakes are life
and death.
Note: This collection contains
previously published stories from the Scribbler Tales series.
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Note: This collection contains previously published stories from the Scribbler Tales series.
In forgotten corridors and ancestral
halls, shadows cling to the walls like memories that refuse to die. Scribbler
Tales: The Gothic Collection gathers seven chilling stories where dread is
patient, secrets breathe, and ancient forces stir beneath the surface of
ordinary lives.
Watch the Trailer below and step into a world where the past hunts the Living.
A Note from the
Author
I wrote Scribbler Tales:The Gothic
Collection to explore the quiet terror that lives between moments — the
breath before the candle goes out, the creak in an empty hallway, the instinct
that something unseen is watching. Gothic horror is not about spectacle; it is
about atmosphere, inheritance, and the shadows we carry.
These stories examine the weight of
legacy, the lure of forbidden knowledge, and the thin line between fear and
fascination. Each character faces a truth they were never meant to uncover and
the consequences that follow when the past refuses to stay buried.
This collection is a journey through
dread, revelation, and the haunting realization that some secrets choose their
keepers.
About the Book
Bloodlust • Cunning • Forbidden Lore •
Nightmare
The Hourglass • The Portrait • The Ritual
Note: This collection contains previously published stories from the Scribbler Tales series.
Shadows rise, secrets awaken, and
ancient forces stir in seven dark tales where the past refuses to stay buried.
Ancestral homes whisper. Portraits
breathe. Witches gather. Demons bargain.
Each story pulls its characters toward a truth more terrifying than the fear
they carry. When the veil finally tears, they must confront the darkness that
has been waiting for them — patient, hungry, and bound by blood.
This atmospheric anthology blends
gothic mystery, dark folklore, supernatural possession, and ritual-driven
horror into a chilling collection perfect for readers who crave haunted
cemeteries, occult secrets, and slow-burning dread steeped in classic Gothic
tradition.
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For centuries, the secrets of the
Templars have slept beneath dust, stone, and silence. But when AnaRose uncovers
an artifact that was never meant to be found, she is thrust into a race against
time — and into the crosshairs of those who would kill to keep the past buried.
This cinematic trailer brings her
discovery to life with tension, mystery, and the pulse of an ancient conspiracy
awakening once more.
Watch the full trailer below and step
into the world of AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest.
Behind
the Legend: Where History Ends, and Faith Begins
Before the chase, there was silence.
Before the relic, a vow. AnaRose Preston, antiquities expert and reluctant
seeker, is drawn into a centuries‑old mystery buried beneath medieval stone and
sacred bloodlines. In the shadows of ruined chapels and forgotten maps, a
silent brotherhood is watching. And the dagger’s secret waits to be unearthed.
This quiet moment, where faith meets
fear and history whispers its final clue, captures the soul of AnaRose and
the Templar’s Quest. It’s a story of pursuit. Of how devotion can be
distorted, and how truth, once buried, demands sacrifice to be revealed.
A
Note from the Author
I wrote AnaRose and the Templar’s
Quest to explore the tension between legend and legacy. What do we risk
when we chase the truth? And what do we preserve when we choose silence? This
book invites you to follow AnaRose’s journey and decide what’s worth
uncovering.
About
the Book
When a nobleman’s ring surfaces in
modern‑day France, renowned antiquities expert AnaRose Preston is summoned to
authenticate its origin. Her examination reveals a long‑whispered legend:
hidden within the hilt of a dagger lies a Holy Nail, one of the crucifixion
nails said to pierce Christ’s body.
As AnaRose traces the knight’s
unfinished journey through medieval ruins, she unravels ancient clues while
evading a secret sect sworn to protect the relic’s sanctity. But the truth is
more elusive than legend, and her pursuit may preserve history or conceal it
forever.
The dagger may resurface. The Nail’s
fate remains hidden. Some treasures are not meant to be found.
AnaRose and the Templar’s Quest is a historical thriller that explores
faith, obsession, and the fragile line between myth and reality.
Ready
to Read?
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before it vanishes forever.
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Jo awakened in a small room filled with
Ancient Egyptian furnishings. She had hazy memories of how she got there in the
first place. Jo recalled declining Khepri’s offer to ride back to Cairo. While
waiting to board the bus, she felt a sting in her neck and felt lightheaded.
Out of nowhere, Khepri appeared, held her upright, and brought her to his Jeep.
He strapped her into the passenger seat, where she rested her head. With blurry
vision, she saw his tattoo before blacking out.
Looking for an exit, Jo ran toward a
solitary door. When it wouldn’t open, she hit it with the palm of her hand and
shouted, “Let me out of here.”
Exhausted after several minutes of
incessant pounding, Jo sat on a chair and tried to calm down. She had to think.
Hysterics would hamper her survival until AnaRose rescued her. Jo suppressed
the urge to scream when she realized she wore a white gown, gold bracelets, and
a serpent pendant hanging from a layered gold necklace covering her chest. Her
hair and skin smelled of perfume, causing Jo to gag at its intensity.
Wall paintings and hieroglyphs depicted
scenes of horror and violence with images of Apophis devouring the sun, the sky
turning red, and people slaughtered by his minions. Jo felt a surge of fear and
panic, unsure if AnaRose would find her in time.
Resolved temporarily to her fate, Jo
searched the room, looking for her clothes and phone. Obviously, they’re gone!
Do you think they’re stupid? These guys are killers and leave no trace of their
victims.
Overwhelmed, tears welled in Jo’s eyes.
She felt claustrophobic, terrorized of being buried alive in a sarcophagus, and
freaking out when they shut the lid.
Stop it, or you’ll die of fright. Have
faith in AnaRose’s abilities. It will be okay.
Resigned for the moment of accepting
the situation at hand, Jo closed her eyes, her thoughts chaotic as she counted
down the hours to her rescue or death.
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AnaRose and Miles, equipped with their
diving gear, plunged into the depths of the Aegean Sea. As they descended, the
water embraced them in a cool, silent hug. Sunlight filtered through, casting
light on the ruins below.
Nestled on the ocean floor, the
shipwreck, a relic of seafaring heritage, rested. Amphorae, once brimming with
wine and olive oil, now cradled coral and sea anemones. Divers navigated the
skeletal remains of the ship’s hull, where wooden beams served as a haven for
schools of darting fish.
The seabed unfolded as a living
painting, its rocks and sand forming hills and valleys, adorned by seagrass
dancing in the current. Curious about the newcomers, colorful fish darted
through the water, weaving a tapestry of life in their underwater domain.
AnaRose gestured toward a remarkably
preserved amphora with intricate patterns still evident after centuries. Miles,
swimming nearer to the wreckage, gave an affirming nod. With a confident flick
of her fins, AnaRose signaled Miles to shadow her lead. They swam toward the
site of the recent seismic event that reshaped the seabed’s contours. The
earthquake had dislodged ancient debris, now scattered like a puzzle waiting to
be pieced together. Among the fragments, parts of cargo once confined within
the ship’s hold now lay bare.
Her torchlight fell on a colossal stone
visage, eyes wide in eternal surprise. The head of Medusa, its serpentine locks
frozen in stone, stood as a tribute to the artisan’s skill. Miles swam closer,
his fingers brushing against the cold, algae‑covered surface. Ancient coins,
with edges worn and faces barely discernible, lay scattered across the area.
Swords, their hilts encrusted with barnacles, and spears with corroded tips
protruded from the seabed. Miles swept aside the sludge to unveil a breastplate,
an archaeological treasure destined to remain in its watery grave.
Suddenly, two figures came out of
nowhere, their intentions clear from the glint of metal. AnaRose caught sight
of their weapons, signaling to Miles with urgent gestures. They were not alone.
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Across Centuries: Where History Is a Gate, and Destiny Is a Choice.
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A dark secret. A fierce battle. A shrouded destiny.
In the quiet halls of a modern museum, historian Gwyneth
Franger uncovers a medieval portrait that defies explanation. Her research
leads to a forgotten fortress and a gateway to the past. Swept into a world on
the edge of upheaval, she finds herself in the arms of a man history says must
die.
The throne is vulnerable. Loyalties shift like sand. And
Gwyneth holds knowledge that could unravel everything.
Trapped in a time not her own, she must navigate ancient
tunnels, fierce battles, and a fate already written in blood. But destiny is
not fixed. And some secrets echo louder than time itself.
A Note from the Author
I wrote The Briton and the Dane: Timeline to explore
the fragile line between knowledge and power; what happens when someone knows
too much about the future, and must choose whether to act or stay silent.
Gwyneth’s journey is one of restraint, courage, and transformation. The
temptation to change history is real. But strength lies in understanding the
weight of consequence, and in honoring the past even when it breaks the heart.
This story is a discovery of identity, legacy, and the
quiet heroism it takes to walk through time without leaving footprints.
About the Book
When a medieval portrait draws historian Gwyneth Franger
into a forgotten fortress, her research uncovers more than a mystery; it
becomes a gateway. Catapulted into the final days before the Norman invasion,
she finds herself in the arms of a man history says must die.
Trapped in the eleventh century, she navigates shifting
allegiances, ancient tunnels, and a fate that’s already been written. But
destiny is not fixed. And some secrets can echo across bloodlines.
She knows the truth. She holds the key. But every word she
speaks could destroy the future.
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She is a professor, an archaeologist,
and a woman whose pursuit of knowledge leads her across centuries. Now, Dr.
Gwyneth Franger speaks for herself in a format as compelling as the mysteries
she uncovers.
This AI-generated virtual character
interview brings Dr. Franger to life with striking realism. Her words reveal
the passion of a scholar, her choices show the courage to face the
inexplicable, and her reflections remind us that history is not just studied—it
is lived. It’s not just an interview—it’s a journey into the fragments of the
past and the choices that shape the future.
Watch the full interview here:
This is part of our ongoing series
exploring the world of The Briton and the Dane: Timeline through
immersive storytelling. Each character adds depth to the saga, and Dr.
Franger’s appearance reminds us that the past is never truly gone—it lingers in
stone, in memory, and in the choices we dare to make.
Mary Ann Bernal is a distinguished alumna of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY,
where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Her literary journey
began with the 2009 publication of her debut novel in The Briton and the
Dane series, marking the start of a richly diverse body of work that spans
historical fiction, contemporary short stories, science fiction/fantasy, and
fast-paced adventure novellas.
Her recent publications include Crusader’s
Path, a poignant redemption tale set during the First Crusade; Forgiving
Nero, a compelling exploration of familial bonds in Ancient Rome; and the
award-winning AnaRose adventure series, chronicling the daring escapades
of a museum curator-turned-relic hunter. Mary Ann’s work has been honored by
the Independent Press Award, the NYC Big Book Award, Chanticleer International
Book Awards, the B.R.A.G. Medallion, and the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice
Awards. Her short fiction anthologies have likewise earned distinction, most
notably from the American Legacy Book Awards. She was also recognized with the
Editor’s Choice Award for Literary Excellence by Reader’s House
magazine.
A dedicated supporter of the United
States military since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has actively engaged in
letter-writing campaigns and related initiatives. Her advocacy has been
featured on KMTV’s The Morning Blend and in the Omaha World-Herald.
As a celebrated author, she has appeared on numerous reader blogs and book
promotion platforms. Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she
continues to craft stories that inspire and endure.
If you enjoy discovering new stories,
you may also like The AnaRose Chronicles—a trilogy of award‑winning
adventure novellas. https://books2read.com/u/4jzKAY
She is a servant-turned-survivor, a
woman who walked the line between silence and defiance, and a soul who
discovered freedom in the face of fear. Now, Yara of Marbella speaks for
herself in a format as enduring as her courage.
This AI-generated virtual character
interview brings Yara to life with striking realism. Her words reveal the
weight of captivity, her choices show the power of friendship, and her
reflections remind us that even in the darkest of places, hope can endure. It’s
not just an interview—it’s a testament to resilience, faith, and the quiet
strength that can change a destiny.
Watch the full interview here:
This is part of our ongoing series
exploring the world of The Briton and the Dane: Concordia through
immersive storytelling. Each character adds depth to the saga, and Yara’s
appearance reminds us that freedom often begins as a whisper, long before it
becomes a reality.
Mary Ann Bernal is a distinguished alumna of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY,
where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Her literary journey
began with the 2009 publication of her debut novel in The Briton and the
Dane series, marking the start of a richly diverse body of work that spans
historical fiction, contemporary short stories, science fiction/fantasy, and
fast-paced adventure novellas.
Her recent publications include Crusader’s
Path, a poignant redemption tale set during the First Crusade; Forgiving
Nero, a compelling exploration of familial bonds in Ancient Rome; and the
award-winning AnaRose adventure series, chronicling the daring escapades
of a museum curator-turned-relic hunter. Mary Ann’s work has been honored by
the Independent Press Award, the NYC Big Book Award, Chanticleer International
Book Awards, the B.R.A.G. Medallion, and the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice
Awards. Her short fiction anthologies have likewise earned distinction, most
notably from the American Legacy Book Awards. She was also recognized with the
Editor’s Choice Award for Literary Excellence by Reader’s House
magazine.
A dedicated supporter of the United
States military since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has actively engaged in
letter-writing campaigns and related initiatives. Her advocacy has been
featured on KMTV’s The Morning Blend and in the Omaha World-Herald.
As a celebrated author, she has appeared on numerous reader blogs and book
promotion platforms. Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she
continues to craft stories that inspire and endure.
If you enjoy discovering new stories,
you may also like The AnaRose Chronicles—a trilogy of award‑winning
adventure novellas. https://books2read.com/u/4jzKAY
The sound of rumbling thunder caused
Nero to rush to his bedchamber, where he shut the door behind him. He fell onto
the bed, holding pillows over his ears and muffling the sounds that caused the
hairs on his arms to stand. He closed his eyes tightly, not wishing to see the
lightning striking across the blackened sky.
His body stiffened when his garments moved. Nero screamed, believing a snake
had slithered across his torso, as the bed hangings flapped in the wind.
Agrippina’s apparition appeared before him, close enough to touch. Nero stepped
back, his fearful eyes gazing upon Octavia’s bloodied head with scorpions
crawling out of her eye sockets.
“Leave me be, begone; I command you!” Nero said.
The specters followed him, getting closer and closer. He felt his mother’s
fingernails scratching the side of his face, her mouth close to his, spitting
venom onto his tongue. Serpents slipped up his bare legs and wrapped themselves
around his chest, constricting his breathing.
“Let go of me!”
Nero pulled the cloth away from his chest, his breathing quick and erratic. His
heart beat rapidly, his skin wet and clammy. He fell to the floor, kicking his
feet, his hands flying about. The emperor hit his head against a nearby table,
causing loss of consciousness as roaring thunder forcefully shook the earth.
A captive’s cunning. A thrilling chase. A hidden truth.
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A Saga of Secrets, Survival, and Sovereignty.
Across the Sea: Where Loyalty Is Currency, and Desire Is a
Weapon.
In the twilight of Saxon Britain, one woman’s voyage becomes
a crucible of identity, betrayal, and survival. Concordia, a noblewoman raised
in privilege, seeks more than duty, but the path she chooses leads her into the
heart of danger.
Captured by pirates. Torn between ambition and desire. Held
in a foreign court where every glance conceals a motive. Her journey spans
storm-tossed seas and gilded prisons, testing the limits of courage and
cunning.
Her path is not chosen; it is carved in fire. Her fate is
not what they planned. It is her own.
A Note from the Author
The Briton and the DaneConcordia is a story of transformation, of a young
woman navigating the shadows between freedom and fate. It explores the cost of
longing, the complexity of choice, and the quiet strength it takes to face the
consequences of our desires.
About the Book
When a voyage meant to spark her spirit turns into a nightmare,
Concordia finds herself in a foreign court, captive to pirates and caught
between brothers bound by blood and ambition. As deception closes in, she must
survive a world where loyalty is currency, desire is a weapon, and freedom
comes at a cost she may not be willing to pay.
From the courts of Winchester to the opulence of Muslim
Hispania, her journey tests the limits of courage, betrayal, and identity.
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A Legendary Pendant. A Forgotten Curse. A Race Against Time.
When relic hunter Miles Bordel calls AnaRose Preston for
help, she knows trouble isn’t far behind. This time, it’s personal — and
deadly. A nationalist cult bent on restoring ancient Greece to its former glory
is hunting the Medusa pendant, said to petrify anyone who meets its cursed
gaze.
AnaRose and Miles find the pendant, but it’s stolen before
they can secure it. Now the cult is after its missing ruby eyes, hidden
somewhere along the Aegean coast. From sunken ruins to mountaintop shrines,
AnaRose must follow the clues, dodge assassins, and stop a plan that could turn
ancient superstition into modern terror.
The danger is real. The curse may be, too.
She answered a call for help. Now she’s fighting to ensure
the past stays buried. Grab your copy of AnaRose and Medusa’s Curse and chase a
secret some still fear to face.
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He is a prince, a raider turned
warrior, and a man whose heart reshaped his destiny. Now, Erik of Esbjerg
speaks for himself in a format as bold as his journey.
This AI-generated virtual character
interview brings Erik to life with striking realism. His words reveal the
recklessness of youth, the loyalty forged in battle, and the love that tempered
his spirit. It’s not just an interview—it’s the story of a man who discovered
that true strength lies not in conquest, but in devotion.
Watch the full interview here:
This is part of our ongoing series
exploring the world of The Briton and the Dane through immersive
storytelling. Each character adds depth to Alfred’s England, and Erik’s
appearance reminds us that even the fiercest warrior can be transformed by
honor, loyalty, and love.
Mary Ann Bernal is a distinguished alumna of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY,
where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Her literary journey
began with the 2009 publication of her debut novel in The Briton and the
Dane series, marking the start of a richly diverse body of work that spans
historical fiction, contemporary short stories, science fiction/fantasy, and
fast-paced adventure novellas.
Her recent publications include Crusader’s
Path, a poignant redemption tale set during the First Crusade; Forgiving
Nero, a compelling exploration of familial bonds in Ancient Rome; and the
award-winning AnaRose adventure series, chronicling the daring escapades
of a museum curator-turned-relic hunter. Mary Ann’s work has been honored by
the Independent Press Award, the NYC Big Book Award, Chanticleer International
Book Awards, the B.R.A.G. Medallion, and the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice
Awards. Her short fiction anthologies have likewise earned distinction, most
notably from the American Legacy Book Awards. She was also recognized with the
Editor’s Choice Award for Literary Excellence by Reader’s House
magazine.
A dedicated supporter of the United
States military since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has actively engaged in
letter-writing campaigns and related initiatives. Her advocacy has been
featured on KMTV’s The Morning Blend and in the Omaha World-Herald.
As a celebrated author, she has appeared on numerous reader blogs and book
promotion platforms. Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she
continues to craft stories that inspire and endure.
She is a daughter of duty, a woman of
conviction, and a heroine who refuses to be silenced. Now, Gwyneth of Wareham
speaks for herself in a format as bold as her spirit.
This AI-generated virtual character
interview brings Gwyneth to life with striking realism. Her words reveal the
fire of rebellion, her choices show the cost of courage, and her reflections
remind us that true strength lies in refusing to be defined by others. It’s not
just an interview—it’s a declaration of resilience, independence, and destiny.
Watch the full interview here:
This is part of our ongoing series
exploring the world of The Briton and the Dane: The Complete Trilogy
through immersive storytelling. Each character adds depth to Alfred’s England,
and Gwyneth’s appearance reminds us that even in a world bound by duty, one
woman’s defiance can change the course of history.
Mary Ann Bernal is a distinguished alumna of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY,
where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Her literary journey
began with the 2009 publication of her debut novel in The Briton and the
Dane series, marking the start of a richly diverse body of work that spans
historical fiction, contemporary short stories, science fiction/fantasy, and
fast-paced adventure novellas.
Her recent publications include Crusader’s
Path, a poignant redemption tale set during the First Crusade; Forgiving
Nero, a compelling exploration of familial bonds in Ancient Rome; and the
award-winning AnaRose adventure series, chronicling the daring escapades
of a museum curator-turned-relic hunter. Mary Ann’s work has been honored by
the Independent Press Award, the NYC Big Book Award, Chanticleer International
Book Awards, the B.R.A.G. Medallion, and the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice
Awards. Her short fiction anthologies have likewise earned distinction, most
notably from the American Legacy Book Awards. She was also recognized with the
Editor’s Choice Award for Literary Excellence by Reader’s House magazine.
A dedicated supporter of the United
States military since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has actively engaged in
letter-writing campaigns and related initiatives. Her advocacy has been
featured on KMTV’s The Morning Blend and in the Omaha World-Herald.
As a celebrated author, she has appeared on numerous reader blogs and book
promotion platforms. Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she
continues to craft stories that inspire and endure.
Three titles. One epic journey. The legend begins—and
ends—here.
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From the first strike to the final hour, witness the saga that reshaped a kingdom.
Across Generations: Where Betrayal Breeds War and Love
Defies Fate.
Before the conquest, there was longing. Before the siege, a
birthright was denied. Before the final hour, a brother sailed from distant shores.
The Briton and the Dane: The Complete Trilogy brings together all three
volumes of Mary Ann Bernal’s sweeping historical epic—The Briton and the
Dane, The Briton and the Dane: Birthright, and The Briton and the Dane: Legacy—in one cinematic collection.
The full story at your fingertips—three unforgettable
journeys bound in one epic volume.
A Note from the Author
I wrote this trilogy to explore the fragile threads of
loyalty, the cost of survival, and the power of love in a world torn by
conquest. This box set is more than a collection; it’s a legacy. From Gwyneth’s
defiance to Prince Erik’s final stand, these stories trace the heartbeat of a
generation that dared to shape history.
About the Trilogy
A sinister betrayal. A treacherous path. A deadly conflict.
A saga unfolds in the shadowed halls of ninth-century
England, where mist blurs the line between friend and foe. Treachery seeps
through fragile alliances, and a king’s hard-won peace teeters on collapse. A
woman’s defiance and a warrior’s hunger for power ignite a chain of events that
will shake the realm to its roots.
As ambition clashes with loyalty and steel meets steel, the
future of England is forged in blood and fire. This complete trilogy follows
the storm of war, sacrifice, and survival through a generation destined to
reshape history.
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