Son of the Dragon: The Definitive History of Mihnea cel Rău

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…The alliance Radu spoke of was not one of shared prosperity, but of subjugation, of Wallachia becoming a mere vassal state, its sovereignty surrendered to the Sultan’s will. This was not just political maneuvering; it was a betrayal of his father’s life’s work, a desecration of his sacrifice. The sting of betrayal, sharp and agonizing, pierced through Mihnea’s carefully constructed resolve. He clenched his fist, his knuckles white. He had spent years uncovering the truth of his father’s reign, defending his honor against slander and lies. But this… this was a different kind of battle, a battle against a darkness that festered from within.