He's determined to protect his country. But can he defend himself against the ultimate betrayal? Muscovy, 1610. Jacek D¿browski yearns to be recognized for his valor. Hoping his recent promotion to lieutenant will help secure the lands he desires, the twenty-two-year-old Polish cavalry officer earns instead the enmity of his captain. And his out-of-character rescue of two innocents from slaughter sets in motion a chain of grave consequences. Discovering the young woman and her brother are not Russian enemies and have no kin, D¿browski escorts them back to the castle in his homeland. But as the rivalry with his superior grows and the blossoming beauty sparks a fire in his heart, the brave horseman may find his dreams of glory lying in tatters. Can the courageous warrior survive hidden schemes that could destroy all he holds dear? The Heart of a Hussar is the stirring first book in The Winged Warrior Series historical fiction duology. If you like driven heroes, gut-wrenching twists, and vivid scenes of combat, then you'll love Griffin Brady's well-researched tale. ¿Finalist for the 2021 CIBA Chaucer Awards for pre-1750s Historical Fiction ¿ Bronze Medal Winner of the 2021 Independent Publishers Book Awards for Best Adult Fiction E-Book ¿ Finalist for the 2021 National Indie Excellence Awards in Historical Fiction ¿ Featured in Discovering Diamonds, January 2021 This book includes adult content and is intended for mature audiences.