Prince and Patruan: Part One of the Zarapathineon Series

Having graduated the vigorous trials of the Pathantral, only great adventure will ensure the Heirs Apparent are ready to rule. Prince & Patruan is a coming of age journey, a tale of friendship, love, honour and sacrifice... of deception, danger and violence. Prince and Patruan is a fast-paced, thrilling adventure. It is the first book in the Zarapathineon series - an introduction to Ian Rutter's epic Ancient World - A world of Empire and War - Courage, Betrayal and Romance - of High Drama and Intrigue. Although fictional, the series takes inspiration from the great Empires of Antiquity - infusing them with histories stretching from post middle-ages to feudal Japan. The result is a highly engaging story with broad appeal - An epic tale of a long ago world and the characters that dominated it. The Zarapathineon Saga is a compelling story to be enjoyed by all - from fans of George R R Martin to the Historical Fiction of Conn Iggulden, James Clavell and Bernard Cornwell... From the stories of Spartacus and Troy - to Ridley Scott's Gladiator and Frank Miller's 300