The Journey by Tracy Carol Taylor
An epic medieval adventure of identity, courage, and forbidden love that spans three continents and seven transformative years.
Prince Michael Rowland has lived his entire life in his warrior brother’s shadow. Michael is dismissed as too gentle, too scholarly, too weak to ever become king. Sam Bowman, his personal guard since childhood, is everything Michael is not: strong, skilled, and destined to become Captain of the Royal Guards. But Sam harbors a dangerous secret that could destroy them both.
When Michael’s desperate quest for manhood leads them beyond the castle walls, what begins as a simple journey spirals into an extraordinary adventure. Shanghaied by pirates, they survive treacherous seas and Spanish dungeons. In ancient China, Sam must fight in the legendary Dragon Tournament where victory means freedom for an oppressed kingdom and defeat means death. From the burning deserts of Africa to the royal courts of Europe, every challenge forces them to confront not just external enemies, but the truth of who they really are.
As Michael transforms from frightened boy to confident leader, and Sam struggles between duty and desire, their bond deepens into something that defies their medieval world’s rigid laws. But when war threatens their homeland and political marriages become weapons of diplomacy, the secrets they’ve hidden threaten to destroy everything—including each other.
Perfect for readers who love: historical fiction with depth, strong unconventional protagonists, epic journeys of transformation, and action-packed adventures with heart.
451 pages of immersive storytelling featuring sword fights, political intrigue, cross-cultural exploration, and complex relationships that challenge gender roles and social boundaries.
From childhood friendship to forbidden love, from medieval England to ancient China, The Journey is an unforgettable tale about finding the courage to be yourself in a world determined to define you.
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