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Rise of a Manor Lord

Rise of a Manor Lord · Book 1 · 2024

Drake's errand for beer and donuts ends in abduction to a fantasy world. After killing his kidnapper, he inherits Gloomwood Manor, its staff and wealth, and dangerous magic. His new rivals see a lord worth targeting.

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“All he wanted was some beer and a pack of donuts.”
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The attempted ritual execution is a poor introduction to lordship. Drake receives the grand title before he knows how to use its power, so looking capable becomes an urgent part of staying alive.

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Drake has to build loyalty and magical strength while managing political rivals. Battle maids and cat girls join the maneuvering in this progression fantasy's reversal of familiar transported-hero expectations.

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This is the first Rise of a Manor Lord novel. Henry Kramer narrates the audiobook.

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