Diplomats. Deceit. Disappearances. An exploration. An escape. A wicked king. A wicked queen. A wicked prince. A warning. A war. A wound. A welcome. A slave. A son. An invitation. The Honor of a King (A Tale of Mercy) by Candace Christine Little recounts the adventures of Artemerio and Barto as they investigate the many mysteries surrounding the kingdom of Morlestoph and discover the many mysteries of mercy. The Son of a King (A Tale of Love) is a sequel to The Honor of a King (A Tale of Mercy), which is a sequel to The Heart of a King (A Tale of Faith), which is a sequel to The Pursuit of a King (A Tale of Wisdom). (But begin where you like in the series Each story stands alone.)