The Road To Nowhere Leads Everywhere is the first volume in the series Tales From The Lands Of Arlington Green, a collection of often humorous and always exciting historical fantasy adventures. Taking place in the later Middle Ages in a land similar to England of the period. The Road To Nowhere Leads Everywhere introduces the reader to the central character, a young man named Dylan, whose need to experience the life of a wandering Teller-of-Tales lives within his dreams and burns within his spirit. Deciding to follow his dream, Dylan leaves The Capital where he has always lived and takes to life upon the road. There is only one slight problem; he has no idea of where to go or what to do next!Life in the Middle-Age countryside can be a very dangerous place! Feudalism is the law of the land, individual Barons and Earls running their ancestral territories as they see fit. The common people have nowhere to turn as Knights and Men-at-Arms fan out into the countryside to impose their Lord's latest edict. The life of a peasant is very hard, and can become short at any time.At least the peace between the country and their traditional enemy across The Channel who wear the Coats of Blue is holding, yet its tentative grip is slipping as men of power see opportunity to be gained by the chaos of a battlefield.Into this maelstrom of danger and confusion walks our young, inexperienced friend Dylan. Lacking knowledge as well as confidence in himself, he blunders through one mishap after another. If one considers being the catalyst leading to the destruction of an entire village or nearly freezing to death in a Holiday blizzard a mistake, then Dylan makes big ones. Armed only with his intelligence, his good heart, as well as his stubborn nature which refuses to back away from any challenge which comes his way, Dylan learns that it is acceptable to make mistakes, for that is how we acquire wisdom. Growing in confidence from every experience, he slowly becomes a man to be reckoned with; yet he will always retain his love for life and his desire to find humor in every situation he encounters.Not everyone finds his attitude enjoyable, most especially The Duchess of Arlington Green.An oasis in the madness of a Feudal world, Arlington Green is a place where hard work is never attained with the aid of a lash; rather, it is the respect given the people by The Duke and Duchess which allows the village, and most especially the people, to thrive!During an impromptu visit to the town, Dylan is invited to ply his craft at dinner for The Duke and Duchess, as well as their two young sons, and the rest of The Manor's Staff. So impressed by his intelligence and ability, The Duke and Duchess offer Dylan the opportunity to join the Staff as a mentor to the boys.Here is where the conflict begins.Having been on the road for over a year, Dylan has grown used to being his own boss and having the freedom to do as he pleases. He wants to laugh, as it hides his true inner lack of confidence. The Duchess sees it as an immaturity needing to be removed. While there is some butting of heads, they both respect the other and life generally is pleasant. It is on the chessboard, however, where a friendly game becomes a battle of wits pitting two people who refuse to lose at anything against each other. The boys are no longer allowed to be present, as they would learn too many bad words from their mother when she loses.It is at a Festival of Music where Dylan encounters a beautiful Songstress named Robyn to whom he is instantly attracted in spite of the fact that they both have fallen into a sea of mud and are covered from head to toe! Will he be able to overcome the defensive walls he has built around himself and open up to the young lady?What do you think?We understand Dylan so well, as these adventures are chronicled by him. We see a confused young man grow into someone who can be formidable, capable of deeds both amazing yet terrible to behold!
- | Author: Stephen B. Allen
- | Publisher: Independently Published
- | Publication Date: Mar 13, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 214 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1090439032
- | ISBN-13: 9781090439031
