The Wyvern Ring

The Wyvern Ring by William R. Francis, published by Vanguard Press in 2021, is a historical fiction novel set in England during the tumultuous year of 1360. This edition, comprising 223 pages, explores a time when the Pestilence ravages the land, challenging the authority of both the Church and the monarchy. As cemeteries overflow and prayers for mercy go unanswered, the narrative unfolds against a backdrop of escalating violence and chaos.

Readers will find a gripping tale that delves into the lawlessness of the era, marked by brutal murders and the beheading of the Bishop of Hereford, John Trilleck. The arrival of Cardinal Beyssac, sent by Pope Innocent to restore order, leads to a perilous journey through a country steeped in paganism and ritualistic violence. The disciples of the Wyvern Ring are depicted as relentless in their mission, with the threat of assassination looming over Beyssac as they navigate a landscape more dangerous than the Pestilence itself. This novel intertwines themes of action and adventure within a historical context, inviting readers to witness the struggle for authority and survival during a dark chapter in England’s past.