First Pages: The Duel
The Duel is the third short story found in An Anthology of Dragons , and is available as a stand-alone title. A young lord is challenged to a duel while drinking at the local tavern. The consequences of losing are as dire as for any other duel. The Duel is available in An Anthology of Dragons , and is also available as a stand-alone title from Smashwords , Kobo , Kindle , iTunes and Nook. First Pages: The Duel Ollie lifted a handful of foaming tankards as the inn door opened. His brown eyes picked out the expensive cut of the newcomer’s clothing as he raised the tankards in brief greeting, then set them on the bar. “Welcome, stranger,” he called, raising his voice above the friendly row that filled his tavern. He caught sight of a gloved hand raised in answering salute as the newcomer made his way to a vacant table along the wall. The tavern was busy tonight; two caravans, a squad of royal scouts and one of the baron’s patrols newly returned from their scouting, a...