Lawrence Keldon

Velancia Lawrence Keldon

VelanciaBook One: The Shield MaidensUnwilling to conform, Velancia risks everything she loves to live or die by the sword.

Forced to conceal her love for the blade, Velancia's resentment towards her homeland's outdated traditions begins to threaten her very freedom.

As she comes of age, her continual troubles with the law are no longer overlooked. Accepting the fact that her next offence may see her jailed for life, she is forced to flee to more accepting lands.

Upon reaching Paradine, a kingdom that doesn't sort blades between men and women, Vela is quick to find herself caught up in a plot that gains the attention of the Shield Maidens, an all female company of mercenaries.

Now living the life she has always dreamed of, Vela is quick to risk her place at the household by suggesting they let her plan an attack to banish an ancient cult that has been plaguing the kingdom.

Will her confidence and training be enough? Or will she be forced to watch her world crumble when she reaches too far?