The Heir of Milar - Part 1 - by L.G.A. McIntyre

Sinjin Ironfist, the Earl of Trulegar, once 78th in line to the royal throne of Milar, now flees for his life from the self-proclaimed Empress Zagoda - his fiancé. Pursued by the Empress' pet wizard Kac, and her crazed Commander of the Guard, Dithraker, Ironfist seeks escape. But instead, he finds sanctuary and a chance to avenge the murders of his family.