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King To Spare: A Thriller. An International Thriller with a strong Australian connection
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 30 2025
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.54 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The King is dead. Long live the spare.
When a devastating avalanche wipes out the reigning monarch and his family in Switzerland, the line of succession is shattered. Desperate to keep the crown from his estranged, ambitious son, Prince Arnold (and his manipulative partner, Melvin Clarkson), King Alexander IV executes a stunning contingency plan.
Enter Mathew Jeffries-Wynn: an Australian legal consultant suddenly revealed as the King's illegitimate son. Thrust into the heart of British royalty, Mathew is named Heir Apparent to the throne of England.
But his new life is shadowed by a dangerous truth: the avalanche was no act of nature. As Mathew and his team chase a conspiracy stretching from the Swiss Alps to the corridors of power, they uncover a tangled web of security leaks, blackmail, and corruption. Suspects tied to the tragedy are silenced one by one, including a vital security head and an informant.
Can the outsider save a monarchy built on deceit, or is he just another pawn in a game far deadlier than he can imagine?
Max Barrington delivers a gripping tale of power, intrigue, and betrayal in King To Spare. Set against the backdrop of a royal succession crisis, the novel masterfully blends political drama with a riveting mystery. Mathew's journey from an unknown heir to a key player in a dangerous conspiracy is both compelling and suspenseful, keeping readers engaged at every turn. Barrington's sharp storytelling and rich character development make this a standout read, offering a thrilling exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the cost of power. King To Spare is a must-read for fans of royal intrigue and high-stakes drama.
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