Das Schwert der Schatten ist eine fesselnde Saga über Ash, die auf der dunklen Festung Spire Vanis aufwächst. Sie entdeckt, dass sie die Fähigkeit hat, eine Dimension zu öffnen, was viele, darunter ihr Ziehvater, ausnutzen wollen. Ash muss sich ihrem Schicksal und ihrer Macht stellen, um sich zu befreien.
Ash, die geflohene Ziehtochter des undurchsichtigen Penthero Iss, erfährt endlich ihre Bestimmung; An ihr ist es, ein Zeitalter des Verderbens heraufzubeschwören, indem sie die Kreaturen des blinden Landes befreit - wenn es ihr nicht gelingt, sich der dunklen Mächte in der Höhle des schwarzen Eises zu entledigen. Der Weg führt Ash, den jungen Krieger Raif und den Waldläufer Angus durch ein von Clan-Kriegen und skrupellosen Mördern heimgesuchtes Land. Doch auch Penthero Iss hat seine Häscher bereits ausgesandt, um Ashs magische Kräfte für seine eigenen dämonischen Pläne zu nutzen...
General Tash hat die feste Jai Khalar eingenommen und sich zum Herrscher Everiens ausrufen lassen. Aber immer noch gibt es Widerstand gegen ihn, und die Suche nach dem alten everianischen Wissen geht weiter. Da erreicht eine Botschaft aus ferner Vergangenheit Jai Khalar - von jenem Mann, der einst die geheimnisvollen Feuerhäuser studierte und spurlos verschwand. Die Botschaft enthält eine dringliche Warnung, sich nicht mit dem alten Wissen einzulassen, denn wenn es falsch angewendet wird, zerstört es das Gefüge des Universums. Aber die Warnung Kommt zu spät ...
Imoshen und Tulkhan, trotz der Feindschaft ihrer Völker, leben glücklich mit ihrem Sohn Ashmyr. Imoshen bricht ein altes Gelübde und besiegt ihren Verwandten T'Reothe in einem Duell der Zauberkräfte. Doch als Tulkhan in den Krieg zieht, versucht T'Reothe erneut, Imoshen zurückzugewinnen.
The epic saga reaches its breathtaking conclusion, weaving together the enchanting worlds of Deverry and Westlands. Katharine Kerr masterfully ties up the intricate storylines introduced in The Red Wyvern and The Black Raven, delivering a captivating finale that promises to satisfy long-time fans of the series. With rich characters and a complex plot, this installment encapsulates the magic and adventure that have defined the cycle.
Book ten of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.
In the peaceful land of the Rhiddaer, Jahdo the ratcatcher's son stumbles upon a secret meeting between a city council man and a dangerous, mysterious woman. Suddenly the boy is tangled in a web of intrigue and black magic that drags him far from home. In the company of a blind bard, Jahdo must travel to Deverry to unravel the evil that binds him. But there the boy is caught up in dangers far greater than he has ever known. Two powerful sorcerers--one human, the other elven--are battling to save the country from a goddess gone mad. Their strongest ally is the mercenary soldier Rhodry Maelwaedd, a berserker bound to both women by fate and magic . . . and to the dragon upon whom all their live may depend. Days Of Blood And Fire begins an exciting new chapter in the chronicles of Deverry and the Westlands, with a story suited to new readers and loyal fans alike.
Recalling the lost Celtic past to life, this rich, magical story of loyalty and love is a new Mists of Avalon for readers of historical fantasy. schovat popis
Der Zauber Afrikas Im Jahre 1897 wird der Brite Ronald Preston damit beauftragt, das schier Unmögliche zu wagen: Er soll eine Eisenbahnlinie bauen von Mombasa an der Ostküste Afrikas bis zum Viktoriasee mitten in der Wildnis. Seine junge Braut Florence besteht darauf, ihn zu begleiten – und kann sich zunächst nur schwer an das raue Leben gewöhnen. Doch allmählich kann auch sie sich dem Zauber des Schwarzen Kontinents nicht mehr entziehen – genauso wenig wie ihr Mann, der diesem Land bereits mit Haut und Haaren verfallen ist …
For years the provinces of Deverry have been in turmoil; now the conflict escalates with the kidnapping of Rhodry Maelwaedd, heir to the throne of Aberwyn. Intent on rescuing him, his beloved Jill and the elven wizard Salamander infiltrate the distant land of Bardex, where Rhodry is held captive. Tied to Deverry by obligation and circumstance, the immortal wizard Nevyn begins to see that all the kingdom's problems can be traced to a single a master of dark magics, backed by a network of evil that stretches across the sea. Now Nevyn understands that he too is being lured away to Bardek--and into a subtle, deadly trap designed especially for him.Katharine Kerr's novels of the Kingdom of Deverry unfold in a world of stunning richness and depth. Her vivid portrayal of characters caught in a complex web of fate and magic captures the imagination with a realism that few can match. Now she retums to this enchanted kingdom, where the wheels of destiny are tuming anew.
Acclaimed author of the dazzling cycle of fantasy novels set in Deverry and the Westlands, Katharine Kerr continues her epic saga of humanity as a shift of power on the astral plane brings change to the world of men... The city of Cengarn is under siege. Armies both astral and physical are massing for and against the goddess Alshandra, who seeks to prevent the birth of one fate-bound child. It falls to the dweomermaster Jill and her allies to protect the child's human mother, Princess Carra--and Deverry's already foretold future--by magic and by might. But as the warrior Rhodry wings toward the battle on dragonback, he cannot know that soon he will face his ancient enemy, Alshandra's high priestess Raena, who will use any means to destroy him. Their confrontation could turn the tide of the siege--and change the fate of Deverry forever.
The first volume of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.
Against the passionate sweep of Deverrian history, the powerful wizard Nevyn has lived for centuries, atoning for the sins he committed in his youth. Now, Nevyn discovers that the Dark Council has been quietly interfering with the already tangled politics of war-torn Eldidd
Among the Orosini tribe, the traditional manhood ritual begins three days before the Midsummer's celebration. Alone, the child must survive the wilderness. Kielianapuna - red squirrel - is struggling. Despairing of his future, he returns to his village, where devastation awaits him
The world of an intricate tapestry of fate, past lives, and unfathomable magic. With A Time Of Exile , Katharine Kerr opens new territory in The Deverry Saga , exploring the history of the Elcyion Lacar, the elves who inhabit the country west of Deverry. It is years since the half-elven Lord Rhodry took the throne of Aberwyn. When Rhodry's lost lover, Jill-now a powerful wizard-comes to Aberyn and tells him it's time he accepted his elven heritage, Rhodry faces the most difficult choice of his life. But with Jill's help and that of a human wizard named Aderyn who has lived for years in the westlands, Rhodry begins to understand how his life is connected not just to his own people, but to the Elcyion Lacar as well. At last, destiny begins to unravel its secrets, revealing Aderyn's true purpose among the elves-and the god' deeper design behind Rhodry's dual heritage.
Set against the backdrop of a war-torn Deverry, this installment of Katharine Kerr's acclaimed Celtic fantasy series delves into the rich history and complex characters of the realm. The narrative weaves intricate plots and deep themes, exploring the consequences of conflict and the resilience of its inhabitants. With a reputation for depth and imagination, Kerr invites readers to immerse themselves in a vividly crafted world filled with magic, adventure, and the enduring spirit of its people.
BOOK TWO IN THE MAGICAL DEVERRY CYCLE Prepare to be spellbound by this classic fantasy series: a sparkling tale of adventure and timeless love, perilous battle and pure magic. 'I was hooked and my enthusiasm for this series carried me through to the very last and then moved me to tears'Fantasy Book Review
While a dashing young king journeys to his throne in disguise, fulfilling an ancient prophecy, the exiled lord Rhodry travels anonymously as a mercenary.
Bridget landet im fantastischen Isavalta des 19. Jahrhunderts und sucht das Geheimnis ihrer Herkunft. Doch Intrigen und dunkle Magie am Hof des Herrschers gefährden ihr Glück und Leben.
Die Leuchtturmwärterin Bridget wird von einem geheimnisvollen Schiffbrüchigen in die magische Welt Isavalta entführt, wo sie in einen gefährlichen Machtkampf am Herrscherhof gerät.
Kopf hoch, Maya!
Lord Penthero entsendet seine Armeen, um das Clanland zu erobern. Raif sucht nach Ash, die unfreiwillig in Pentheros Pläne verwickelt ist. Um Penthero zu stoppen, muss Raif die "Festung aus Eis" finden, während er sich in einem gefährlichen Land voller Vulkane und Erdspalten bewegt.
