The Wayward Prince Trilogy
(2025)(A book in the Robert the Wayward Prince series)
An omnibus of novels by Austin Hernon
BORN TO RULE — DENIED THE CROWN.
England, 1079
Robert Curthose is no obedient son. The eldest born of William the Conqueror, he is heir to a kingdom — but denied the crown. Short in stature but towering in ambition, Robert is impulsive, bold, and fiercely proud. He’s a warrior first, his sword-hand steady even as his place in court teeters on the edge.
Haunted by his father’s disapproval and eclipsed by his younger brothers, Robert fights not just for the throne, but for his own identity. He refuses to be forgotten — leading charges into battle, charming allies with his wit and wrestling with the weight of legacy. Loyal yet reckless, romantic yet ruthless — Robert is a prince forged in conflict, and destined to shape history on his own terms.
IN THIS EPIC HISTORICAL TRILOGY:
BOOK 1: THE WAYWARD PRINCE
Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror, is cast aside, seen as reckless and unworthy, while his younger brothers are favoured and empowered. When his attempts to assert authority are met with insult and dismissal, he does the unthinkable — he raises arms against his father. What follows is a prince’s descent into rebellion . . .
BOOK 2: WARRIORS OF THE CROSS
Cast out from his homeland and desperate to prove his worth, Robert Curthose joins the First Crusade—a campaign that will change the course of history. With a band of loyal Norman knights and a cause that burns with spiritual fire, Robert marches east, across treacherous lands and into the heart of the Holy Land. Amid siege towers, parched deserts, and broken alliances, he must decide who he is: a reckless warrior chasing glory, or a true leader worthy of a crown.
BOOK 3: THE VENGEFUL SON
Returned from the East, bloodied but victorious, Robert Curthose finds a kingdom in turmoil. His father is dead, and his youngest brother, Henry, now sits on the throne of England. Betrayed, outmanoeuvred, and haunted by the past, Robert must fight one final war—against his own blood.
A richly detailed portrait of medieval life, ambition, and passion, this trilogy is a must for fans of Sharon Kay Penman, Conn Iggulden, and Bernard Cornwell.
READERS LOVE THIS SERIES:
���⭐⭐⭐'' ‘Loved the story and historical background.’ Bunty.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This roller coaster of a ride is full of adventure, blood and guts, cowardice and valour, love and honour — sufficient to keep the reader engrossed to the very unexpected end.’ Boz.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written, exciting, historical adventure.’ Aftermath.
'''⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Plots, counterplots, romance, and tragedy. This book has it all.’ Diane S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An incredible trilogy through and through.’ Kwame M.
Genre: Historical
England, 1079
Robert Curthose is no obedient son. The eldest born of William the Conqueror, he is heir to a kingdom — but denied the crown. Short in stature but towering in ambition, Robert is impulsive, bold, and fiercely proud. He’s a warrior first, his sword-hand steady even as his place in court teeters on the edge.
Haunted by his father’s disapproval and eclipsed by his younger brothers, Robert fights not just for the throne, but for his own identity. He refuses to be forgotten — leading charges into battle, charming allies with his wit and wrestling with the weight of legacy. Loyal yet reckless, romantic yet ruthless — Robert is a prince forged in conflict, and destined to shape history on his own terms.
IN THIS EPIC HISTORICAL TRILOGY:
BOOK 1: THE WAYWARD PRINCE
Robert Curthose, eldest son of William the Conqueror, is cast aside, seen as reckless and unworthy, while his younger brothers are favoured and empowered. When his attempts to assert authority are met with insult and dismissal, he does the unthinkable — he raises arms against his father. What follows is a prince’s descent into rebellion . . .
BOOK 2: WARRIORS OF THE CROSS
Cast out from his homeland and desperate to prove his worth, Robert Curthose joins the First Crusade—a campaign that will change the course of history. With a band of loyal Norman knights and a cause that burns with spiritual fire, Robert marches east, across treacherous lands and into the heart of the Holy Land. Amid siege towers, parched deserts, and broken alliances, he must decide who he is: a reckless warrior chasing glory, or a true leader worthy of a crown.
BOOK 3: THE VENGEFUL SON
Returned from the East, bloodied but victorious, Robert Curthose finds a kingdom in turmoil. His father is dead, and his youngest brother, Henry, now sits on the throne of England. Betrayed, outmanoeuvred, and haunted by the past, Robert must fight one final war—against his own blood.
A richly detailed portrait of medieval life, ambition, and passion, this trilogy is a must for fans of Sharon Kay Penman, Conn Iggulden, and Bernard Cornwell.
READERS LOVE THIS SERIES:
���⭐⭐⭐'' ‘Loved the story and historical background.’ Bunty.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This roller coaster of a ride is full of adventure, blood and guts, cowardice and valour, love and honour — sufficient to keep the reader engrossed to the very unexpected end.’ Boz.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written, exciting, historical adventure.’ Aftermath.
'''⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Plots, counterplots, romance, and tragedy. This book has it all.’ Diane S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An incredible trilogy through and through.’ Kwame M.
Genre: Historical
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