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Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past (Heir to the Crown) Paperback – October 16, 2018

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In a land where heroism is rewarded with accusations of treason, comes a recounting of past adventures by the unsung heroes of the realm.

It all begins innocently enough; a cool night, a warm fire, and finally, a moment to relax after saving the kingdom. Then, one by one they reminisce about the defining moments of their lives.

From meeting a witch willing to sacrifice all in defense of her companions, to the discovery of hereunto unknown creature preying on the hapless villagers of Mattingly, to the act of simply falling off a horse changing the future of the realm, their accounts are spellbinding.

The tales seem to grow with each new chronicler; their past exploits soon to become the stuff legends are made of. Just when it appears the night is over, the final surprising tales unfold, leaving everyone speechless.

Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past, more than just a collection of short stories, falls chronologically between books two and three of the Heir to the Crown series, but can be read at any time. If you like legendary creatures, bold manoeuvers, and witty banter, then you will love Paul J Bennett's recollections of days gone by.

Pick up your copy of Mercerian Tales: Stories of the Past today, and pull up a chair!

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    October 16, 2018
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  5. ISBN-10
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  6. ISBN-13
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...travels from tale to tale via well-crafted interludes that both hint at future strife while fleshing out the rich history of the realm.

..a collection of short stories that blends seamlessly into an enthralling tale.

... does an excellent job of keeping the reader engrossed in the world he has so superbly developed.

...The book a heartwarming page turner.

Some of them will make you laugh and some may bring tears to your eyes. Read them, you will enjoy them.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paul J Bennett (October 16, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1775335518
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1775335511
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.58 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

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Paul J Bennett (b. 1961) emigrated from England to Canada in 1967. His father served in the British Royal Navy, and his mother worked for the BBC in London. As a young man, Paul followed in his father’s footsteps, joining the Canadian Armed Forces. He is married to Carol Bennett and has three daughters who are all creative in their own right.

Paul’s interest in writing started in his teen years when he discovered the roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons (D &D). What attracted him to this new hobby was the creativity required, the need to create realms, worlds and adventures that pulled the gamers into his stories.

In his 30’s, Paul started to dabble in designing his own roleplaying system, using the Peninsular War in Portugal as his backdrop. His regular gaming group were willing victims, er, participants in helping to playtest this new system. A few years later, he added additional settings to his game, including Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, World War II, and the all-important Fantasy Realm where his stories occur.

The beginnings of his first book, Servant of the Crown, originated over eight years ago when he began running a new fantasy campaign. For the world that the Kingdom of Merceria is in, he ran his adventures like a TV show, with seasons that each had twelve episodes and an overarching plot. When the campaign ended, he knew all the characters, what they had to accomplish, what needed to happen to move the story along, inspiring him to sit down and write his first novel.

Paul now has four series based in his fantasy world of Eiddenwerthe. He looks forward to sharing many more books with his readers over the coming years.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Questions you had answered
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
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This book really helps answer any questions you have about the Heir to the Crown series. It fills out background stories that make the characters come more alive. You also can see the real life part of these several characters and how they all work together to make the kingdom a better place. Even the animals are a crucial part of the story. You will feel for Tempus and bond to his heroics. The same is true for the human heroes as the nurturing of their souls is revealed.
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Kevin
4.0 out of 5 stars The Short Stories are really Hit or Miss
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
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I thoroughly enjoyed the Stories about Albreada, Tempus, and Anna's Aunt. But I really struggled to care about the Stories about Bererly or Haylie due to the lack of impact they had on the story.

Nevertheless, I would still recommend reading this because some of the stories really did feel amazing to read to get to know some of these characters much better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More great reading
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2018
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I have read all of Paul Bennett's books, and I've enjoyed them all. This book was fun to read, lots of great stories told by all of my favorite characters in the books. It gives you a better understandig of past events and how it effected the outcome of other events. I don't want to give away any spoilers. You just have to read the book for yourselves and I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did. Happy Reading 📚
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Kathy Archambeau
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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I love these fantasy tales by Paul Bennett they are delightful full of insight on Medieval history!
Colorful stories of battle lore with well developed characters
Love the Mastiff dog Tempus
Also the horses and cities!
This author really knows his history!
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Rhainz
4.0 out of 5 stars A gathering of the main characters telling stories from their past.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020
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If you have read the Heir to the Crown series this book will give you some interesting glimpses into the back stories of the most intriguing and beloved characters. From Fitz to Tempus these short tales enlighten the readers of the Mercerian saga.
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Syrbruce
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful collection of tales
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019
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A long evening leads to tales from our collection of Mercerian heroes. Each tale fills in gaps in our knowledge of individuals we've encountered and provides insight into their origins and the experiences that shaped them. I enjoyed each tale and collectively they propelled me into the next novel.
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Pamela Bloink/Amanda Beilfuss
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019
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This book picks up right where book 2 ends. Our friends are sitting around relaxing and they take turns telling stories about their past. My favorite story is how Tempus comes to be with Anna. Don't skip over this informative book.
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Lady Lightning
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
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It was so nice to get the background on some of the stories you have enjoyed in the previous books. They made me smile and laugh and showed how versatile a writer Paul Bennett is. Totally recommend.
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G L
5.0 out of 5 stars great series
Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2022
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This whole series is very well written and entertaining. It has mystery, action, magic, fantasy and great character development!
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Gerry Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars The stories of the past
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2019
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This is a book of short stories the best of which is Gerald and the Norlander. It’s nice to know that someone who has lived a tragic life can change. I’ve just started reading the series of Heir to the crown and I’m now about to start reading book three. Up to now it has been fantastic and I wonder what if it would be possible for it to be a mini series on TV especially now Game of Thrones has finished.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2018
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I am not much for short stories, but these stories were all tied to the main characters in the Mercerian Tales, all of whom I like. I did enjoy the stories, and the stories did fill in some missing information.
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Justin Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Top class author and series of books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2019
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Another great book in the series , it gives more depth to som of the main characters 👍
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brendan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2018
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Fun, action and adventure.
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