TOLEDO BLADE
The first story in the Voravia series of historical novels.
Peter Salt, the sixteen years old son of an apothecary is appointed squire to King Charles IV of Voravia. His preferment is resented by his rivals the sons of the nobility. But Peter has more to contend with than their enmity, for very soon Voarvia finds herself at war with her neighbour Sloronia.
King Charles' heir the fifteen years old Princess Lucia finds herself in peril.
With no magic to help them, the young people have to use all their imagination, courage and physical strengths to overcome their dangers
Toledo Blade is a swashbuckling adventure story suitable to adults and good readers aged ten and over.