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When a rebellion erupts in the kingdom of Gwynedd, the young ruler Kelson faces a perilous challenge: to suppress the insurgents or risk the safety of his people and the power of the Deryni. The Deryni, a quasi‑mortal race of sorcerers, are forced into a desperate struggle against the Church’s prohibition of magic and the turmoil that threatens the stability of all the Eleven Kingdoms.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Katherine Kurtz
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