The uneasy peace within the Dominion's borders was shattered when treacherous forces seized the crown by slaughtering all members of the ruling Clan Leonne. Now, in a neighboring empire, the sole surviving heir to the throne, a young man never destined to rule, must prove his worthiness to claim the crown, even as his family's murderers and their sinister demonic allies plot his doom.
From Library Journal
To prove his claim to a throne stolen from his family, Valedan kai di'Leonne seeks to win the contest known as the King's Challenge. As forces of magic and politics array themselves against Valedan, he finds unexpected allies in unlikely places. This sequel to The Broken Crown (NAL, 1997) delivers a lushly complex tale of dynastic intrigue and martial prowess that should appeal to fans of panoramic fantasy. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Michelle West is the author of three interconnected series: The Sacred Hunt duology, the six-volume Sun Sword series, and The House War novels. She has published numerous short stories, as well as fantasty novels, under her maiden name, Michelle Sagara. She was a two-time nominee for the Campbell Award. She works part-time at BAKKA Books, one of Toronto's larger bookstores, and writes a column for The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. She can contacted via her website, michellesagara.com.
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The uneasy peace within the Dominion's borders was shattered when treacherous forces seized the crown by slaughtering all members of the ruling Clan Leonne. Now, in a neighboring empire, the sole surviving heir to the throne, a young man never destined to rule, must prove his worthiness to claim the crown, even as his family's murderers and their sinister demonic allies plot his doom.
From Library Journal
To prove his claim to a throne stolen from his family, Valedan kai di'Leonne seeks to win the contest known as the King's Challenge. As forces of magic and politics array themselves against Valedan, he finds unexpected allies in unlikely places. This sequel to The Broken Crown (NAL, 1997) delivers a lushly complex tale of dynastic intrigue and martial prowess that should appeal to fans of panoramic fantasy.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Michelle West is the author of three interconnected series: The Sacred Hunt duology, the six-volume Sun Sword series, and The House War novels. She has published numerous short stories, as well as fantasty novels, under her maiden name, Michelle Sagara. She was a two-time nominee for the Campbell Award. She works part-time at BAKKA Books, one of Toronto's larger bookstores, and writes a column for The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. She can contacted via her website, michellesagara.com.