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Katherine Kurtz
Katherine Kurtz is the author of the fantasy anthology Swords Against Darkness. She's a familiar name to fans of dark fantasy and sword and sorcery.
Camber of Culdi
Synopsis
Camber MacRorie, a powerful Deryni lord, wants nothing more than a quiet life on his family estates. However, the kingdom of Gwynedd is falling apart under a cruel tyrant who hunts his own kind. To save his people, Camber must track down the last hidden heir of a fallen royal line and convince him to take back the throne.
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Characters
Camber MacRorieProtagonist
Cinhil HaldaneProtagonist
Imre Furstán-FestilAntagonist
Ariella FurstánaAntagonist
Cathal MacRorieSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Is Camber of Culdi the first book in its series?
This novel is the first book in the Deryni Chronicles, establishing the foundational history and characters for the subsequent Deryni novels. While it was published later than some other books in the overall Deryni universe, it is chronologically the beginning of the story arc focusing on Camber MacRorie.
Does this book feature a magic system with clear rules?
The magic in Camber of Culdi, known as Deryni powers, is integral to the plot and involves both innate abilities and learned skills, often with specific rituals and limitations. The narrative explores the political and social implications of these powers within the kingdom.