Historical action adventure - Fast paced, easy read.
As the world transitions from arrows to guns in 1200 a kingdom deals with changes in power of rulers. This is a monarchy in all of its traitorous glory.
Starting during end of the crusades where - Treasure or plunder depended on whether you were the giver or the taker of the item. As the troops return the king realizes that those who he has made great warriors will never be good citizens again, so he has them killed.
The Long Riders of the kingdom seek out new treasure, barter and treaties in far off lands. Follow Zorn a new long rider as he ventures to Arabia to gather new ships and is forced also into new marriages to seal treaties.
Rogan, a brother to the king returns from the sea to retake his kingdom and rightful place wearing the crown. Treachery or Cunning depends if you are doing it to them, or they have done it to you.
This book offers views of the warriors, population and life as the world changed dramatically.