Philip E Batt: 2 books

When Emperor Frederick decides that a parade should be held to honour his return to Highport, Captain Thomas Winterburne of the City Watch knows that things are going to get busy. But, when he also learns that the peace talks with Queen Ysabel of the Commonwealth have broken down he smells even more...

As Winterburne's life unravels in the fallout from his confrontation with Courtenay, he soon realises that it's going to take more than just a little luck to get it back on track. But, when Queen Ysabel actually declares war on the Empire, he finds himself sent on a mission to try to restore peace,...