Hermannstadt, 1241: The Mongol Invasion - A Short Story

By Patricia Furstenberg

A companion short story to the Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows series.

One Girl. One City. One Invasion.

Perfect for readers seeking an immersive historical read in a single sitting.

If you loved the world, here's even more:

Hermannstadt, 1241: The Mongol Invasion

The prosperous Saxon settlement on the banks of Cibin River stands on the edge of catastrophe. Rumours of an unstoppable army have travelled faster than the horsemen themselves, but rumours cannot prepare a city for the Mongol invasion.

As fire and fear sweep across the land, one young woman is forced to choose between the home she has always known and an uncertain road . Survival will demand courage and a decision that will echo through generations.

Set more than two centuries before When Secrets Bloom, this atmospheric historical short story reveals the origins of a family whose legacy will shape the events of the Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows series.

Rich in medieval history and inspired by real events, Hermannstadt, 1241: The Mongol Invasion is a tale of resilience, loss, and hope in one of Eastern Europe's darkest hours.

Whether you are discovering this world for the first time or returning after reading When Secrets Bloom, this story offers a glimpse into the distant past that helped forge the people, secrets, and struggles waiting in fifteenth-century Transylvania.

Before There Was Home, There Was Flight.

This is a standalone historical short story and a companion to When Secrets Bloom (Book One of the Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows series).

The Kronstadt Chronicle explores the centuries that shaped the world of the Blood of Kings, Heart of Shadows novels:

Hermannstadt, 1241 - The Mongol Invasion - a Short Story - OUT NOWThe Wandering Star, 1400 - coming soonThe Book That Should Not Exist - Journey from Moldavia to Kronstadt, a Novella, 1450 - OUT JULY 2026The Wife of Kronstadt - A Historical Crime Mystery Novelette, 1461 - OUT JULY 2026The Scribe and the Painter, 1470 - coming soonKate's Letter - a Short Story, 1478 (included in the Anthology Courage, Tales of History, Mystery and Hope) - OUT NOW

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8462BJB
• ISBN13: 9798186217916
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"