FREE on Kindle for Two Days Only! Hermannstadt, 1241: The Mongol Invasion

I’m delighted to announce that my new historical short story, Hermannstadt, 1241: The Mongol Invasion, historical fiction set i Transylvania, is FREE to download on Kindle for two days only: 9 and 10 July!

There are moments in history when entire worlds vanish in the space of a single day.

Whether you’ve already discovered the world of Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows or are looking for a captivating introduction to medieval Transylvania, this is the perfect opportunity to begin the journey.

One Girl. One City. One Chance to Survive.

Spring, 1241.

The prosperous Saxon settlement of Hermannstadt stands on the edge of disaster.

Rumours of an unstoppable army have raced across Eastern Europe, but no whispered tale can prepare its people for the terror that follows. The Mongol invasion arrives with fire, destruction, and impossible choices.

As her city falls, one young Saxon woman must decide whether to remain with everything she has ever known or risk everything on a desperate escape. The choice she makes will echo through the centuries, shaping the lives of generations yet unborn.

Inspired by real historical events, Hermannstadt, 1241: The Mongol Invasion is a story of courage, resilience, family, and hope during one of medieval Europe’s darkest chapters.

A New Chapter in The Kronstadt Chronicle

This story is the first release in The Kronstadt Chronicle, a companion collection to the Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows series. Each story explores the centuries that shaped the people, mysteries, and legends woven throughout the novels.

Current and upcoming titles include:

• Hermannstadt, 1241: The Mongol Invasion (Short Story – OUT NOW)
• The Wandering Star, 1400 (coming soon)
• The Book That Should Not Exist – Journey from Moldavia to Kronstadt, 1450 (Novella – OUT July 2026)
• The Wife of Kronstadt – A Historical Crime Mystery, 1461 (Novelette – OUT July 2026)
• The Scribe and the Painter, 1470 (coming soon)
• Kate’s Letter, 1478 (included in the anthology Courage: Tales of History, Mystery and Hope – OUT NOW)

Each story stands alone while revealing another piece of the history behind the novels.

Before When Secrets Bloom

Set more than two centuries before When Secrets Bloom, this short story uncovers the origins of a family whose legacy will eventually influence the events of the Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows series.

If you’ve read When Secrets Bloom, you’ll discover where some of those roots began.

If you’re new to the series, this is an ideal place to start.

Download Your Free Copy

📖 FREE on Kindle: 9–10 July only

If you enjoy richly researched medieval historical fiction filled with atmosphere, unforgettable characters, and history brought vividly to life, I hope you’ll enjoy this journey into thirteenth-century Transylvania.

If you do read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Reviews on Amazon and Goodreads make a tremendous difference and help other readers discover the book.

Happy reading!