Deryni Rising - Deryni, Bk 1 Author:Katherine Kurtz In the kingdom of Gwynedd, the mysterious forces of magic and the superior power of the Church combine to challenge the rule of young Kelson. Now the fate of the Deryni -- a quasi-mortal race of sorcerers -- and, indeed, the fate of all the Eleven Kingdoms, rests on Kelson's ability to quash the rebellion by any means necessary... including ... more »the proscribed use of magic!« less
An interesting blend of historical fact with fantasy fiction. Katherine Kurtzs world is a rich tapestry of medieval and fantasy. She creates a story that is very engaging, pulling you into characters deeplyeven the ones you hate. Very good.