In the Shadow of Freedom: The Alpine Pact

By Tarkan Ozkup

An epic tale of resistance, courage, and the forgotten half of freedom.

The Alps, 1307. In the shadow of mountains, castles, and sacred walls, a fragile covenant begins to take shape. But freedom is never born from legend alone. It is carried by those who risk everything when power demands silence.

In the Shadow of Freedom tells the story behind the myth of William Tell and the early struggle of the Sworns. At its heart are not only warriors, farmers, and rulers, but also the women whose courage, memory, and defiance hold a fractured world together.

As Habsburg authority tightens its grip and sealed documents become weapons of power, the people of the Forest Valleys must decide what freedom truly means. Is it rebellion? Loyalty? Sacrifice? Or the strength to stand together when fear becomes law?

Rich in atmosphere, political tension, and emotional depth, this historical novel brings the Alpine world around the Lake of the Four Forest Valleys to life with cinematic force and a human question that still echoes today:

How much are we willing to lose before we finally resist?

In the Shadow of Freedom is Book One of The Alpine Pact, a historical fiction series about courage, memory, solidarity, and the birth of a covenant.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GXR9541P
• ISBN13: 9798255966585
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"