The Reluctant King

Cesare Greyfell, a brilliant student in Anselem Monastery reluctantly accedes to the Dredgemarsh throne of his father, King Philip. He has promised his dying father that he will be guided by Chancellor Demetrius Tancredi until he reaches his twenty first birthday. However, instead of ruling with the guidance of Tancredi, he is neglectful of his duties and distracted by his desire for the beautiful Lucretia Beaufort, allowing Tancredi to take over the administration of Dredgemarsh. By so doi...