Typically, heroes need some giant conflict to overcome, with many odds stacked against them.
Are there any worthy novels in which the protagonist is an authority figure, a generally good person, and absolutely schools their enemies and people attempting to commit wrongdoing? I mean, a straight-up beacon of hope, with power and respect, that just pummels evildoers and anybody with ill-intent?
Could be a story of a righteous judge, or beloved emperor, or something along those lines.
by TheIngloriousMO