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The Golden Horde

The Golden Horde

Epic FantasyFantasy
Pages
312
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

Prince Ivan faces an unexpected challenge when his father, the Tsar, announces his abdication. Ivan, unprepared for the throne, learns of a terrible threat to Khorlov: the Golden Horde, a transformed Tatar force, is razing princedoms and demanding submission. The combined crowns of the defeated princes hold a dark, ancient magic that could unleash an unknown monstrosity. Ivan must decide whether to fight for his people's survival or flee.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseAdventurousDark
QuestReluctant Hero

Genres

Epic Fantasy Fantasy Historical Fiction Mythology

About the author

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Peter Morwood

Peter Morwood (born Robert Peter Smyth; 20 October 1956 – 9 May 2025) was an Irish novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for his Horse Lords and Tales of Old Russia series. He lived in Ireland with his wife, writer Diane Duane, with whom he co-authored several works.

Characters

Prince IvanProtagonist
The Golden HordeAntagonist
The TsarSupporting
All characters in The Golden Horde