Shadow Heir (Paperback)

Eric C. Wanner

ISBN 13: 9798299461268

Published by Independently Published, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. A gripping medieval tale of loyalty, betrayal, and the family you choose. In the shadowy divide between the gilded castle and the desperate streets, two lives collide, forcing them to confront the fragile bonds of trust and survival.Addi, a sharp-witted thief, will do anything to protect her found family-a ragtag group of outcasts who have become her home. Markus, the disillusioned son of a powerful lord, longs to escape the suffocating politics of the court and find a place where he truly belongs.When a ruthless crime lord threatens the fragile bonds of this chosen family, Addi and Markus must rely on their uneasy trust in each other. To save the people they care about, they must attempt the impossible: infiltrate the castle and steal from the king himself.But the deeper they descend into conspiracy, the more Markus must choose between the cold duty of his bloodline and the fragile bonds of the family he never expected to find. But as Markus becomes entangled in their world, his yearning for belonging clashes with the cold duty of his bloodline-and his choices may shatter the very family he yearns to protect. Shadow Heir is a tale of class divides, dangerous gambits, and the search for belonging. Perfect for readers who love fast-paced stories of hidden identities, found families, and the moral dilemmas of loyalty and survival.For Fans Of: Gritty, grounded medieval worldsFound family and emotional bondsStories of identity, redemption, and sacrificeConspiracies, intrigue, and class strugglesHigh-stakes, fast-paced adventures This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shadow Heir (Paperback)
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798299461268
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Two worlds divided by blood. One family bound by lies.

In the dirty alleys in the shadows of the castle, nineteen-year-old Addi will do anything to keep her makeshift family of outcasts together. Markus, the disillusioned son of the king's advisor, wants no part of the court's cold-blooded political maneuverings. Desperate to experience a different life, he hides his identity and slips into the streets.

He finds a friend in Addi. But innocence is a deadly luxury.

When a local crime lord discovers Markus's secret, his lies spiral out of control. With their little family being torn apart, they must attempt the impossible: infiltrate the royal palace and steal from the king himself.

As the dark secrets unravel, Markus faces a brutal choice between friendship and blood.

Perfect for readers who love:
- Grounded medieval fantasy without magic
- Found family bonds
- Hidden identity tension
- Dark political intrigue
- High-stakes moral dilemmas