Braxton's Century

When a fiery prank goes wrong, Prince Braxton, the third son of the fictional Prince and Princess of Wales, blazes onto the scene. His fateful act sets in motion this alternate history of the nineteenth century that journeys across continents with the larger-than-life prince as a guide. Can the spare heir forge his own path to build an economic empire? Start your journey into history's most dynamic century through the eyes of an undaunted, rakish, youth today! This first volume of four scorches a trail spanning from 1860 to 1880. The entire saga features a century of world wars and engineering marvels that one might recognize with requited and unrequited love, romances that defy social morays, death, revolutions, and espionage that casts this tale into one that could have been had Prince Braxton been real.

When Prince Braxton departs Vienna, following a night of debauchery dressed in gold as the ancient God of War, Mars. He leaves behind a tangle of threats, promises, and compromised nobles, his trading empire intact. Or is it? Braxton's larger-than-life whedlings and dealings take him from Russia to Japan, Hong Kong, and India. But it's sucking every ounce of Braxton's being from within. Continue your journey of history's most dynamic century as Prince Braxton tears through life on his own terms. When life forces him to decide his path, what-and who-will he choose? This second volume of four scorches a trail spanning from 1860 to 1884. The entire saga features a century of world wars and engineering marvels that one might recognize with requited and unrequited love, romances that defy social morays, death, revolutions, and espionage that casts this tale into one that could have been had Prince Braxton been real.

A prince by birth, a titan by will, and a disruptor of empires, Braxton shatters every expectation set upon him. From an impetuous youth who ignites the infamous Cupula Inferno to a man whose vision will carve a new world order, his journey is a relentless storm of power, passion, and peril. Navigating the shifting tides of the late Victorian, Edwardian, and early 20th century, Braxton plays the most dangerous game-wealth beyond measure, shadow diplomacy, and the clandestine art of espionage. As Europe hurtles toward war and revolutions ignite across continents, he alone possesses the foresight to shape the future. But at what cost? His encounters defy rigid conventions, fueled by titillating hints of broad sexuality and magnificent love that challenge both societal norms and the limits of desire. His affairs entwine him with raven-haired Russian duchesses, dazzling courtesans, cunning spies, and powerful men who rule from the shadows. In a world where alliances shift like quicksand, he must hold fast to the few who truly understand him-even as betrayals cut deeper than any dagger. But Braxton's veritable war fought not just with guns, but with commerce, influence, and an audacious dream-a dream to forge a world where power is no longer a birthright, but an opportunity for all. Yet, the path he envisions is shrouded in secrecy, an opaque vision only he can bring to life. As nations rise and fall, he builds a financial empire to rival Midas, all while navigating two world wars, secret intelligence networks, and the deadly schemes of those who would see him ruined. "Empires are built on ambition, but legacies are forged in fire." "To love is to risk, to rule is to sacrifice. I choose both." "They call me dangerous. They have no idea." From the smoldering heart of the Industrial Revolution to the battlefields of the Great War, from forbidden love affairs to world-altering betrayals, Braxton's Century V3 is a searing epic of ambition, power, and passion. For those who revel in historical titans-flawed, brilliant, and utterly unstoppable-this is the story that will leave you breathless.