Explora Books will present Stewart T. Monti Sr.'s medieval adventure novels, Mary and Sir Edward, and Hillary and Sir Edward, at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair, June 17-21, at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing. Blending medieval intrigue, unlikely heroes, and enduring themes of courage and compassion, the novels follow two young girls whose choices quietly alter the fate of a kingdom.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 8th May 2026 - Set in 12th-century England, the series is rooted in the belief that even the smallest acts of bravery can echo far beyond a single moment. At the heart of both novels are underdogs forced into dangerous circumstances, discovering strength they never knew they possessed. Through acts of mercy, loyalty, and determination, Monti Sr.'s characters challenge the idea that greatness belongs only to the powerful.
The first novel, Mary and Sir Edward, introduces Mary, a twelve-year-old farm girl struggling to help her family survive in the village of Darwick. When she discovers a wounded knight hiding near her home, she makes the dangerous decision to protect him from the men hunting him down. What begins as a quiet act of compassion soon grows into a mission that could determine the kingdom's stability. Armed with little more than grit, instinct, and courage, Mary becomes an unlikely force in a conflict far larger than herself.
The sequel, Hillary and Sir Edward, follows Mary's daughter, Hillary, who is raised between the village smithy and the discipline of sword training. Refusing to accept the limitations imposed on her, Hillary disguises herself as a male page and enters the King's service under Sir Edward. Her determination and skill eventually lead her into the center of royal intrigue, where she must defend both the throne and her own hard-earned place within a world that underestimates her.
Monti Sr.'s transition into historical fiction was shaped by a lifetime of varied experiences, including his service as a C-130E pilot stationed at RAF Mildenhall in England. During his time overseas, he explored the English countryside and the remnants of wartime airfields, experiences that deepened his fascination with history, legacy, and the people who lived before him. The character of Sir Edward was inspired in part by the author's uncle, who taught him practical farm skills, marksmanship, and self-reliance while growing up in the mountains of Virginia.
Though separated by a generation, both novels share a common message: courage is not reserved for the extraordinary. Through Mary's quiet resilience and Hillary's defiance of convention, Monti Sr.'s stories celebrate perseverance, self-belief, and the enduring impact of ordinary people who choose to do what is right when it matters most.
Visitors to the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair can discover Monti Sr.'s inspiring medieval adventure series at the Explora Books exhibition booth, 5A.B14.
Mary and Sir Edward, and Hillary and Sir Edward are also available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers.
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