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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.
The king's justice
Synopsis
The King's Justice is the eighth Deryni novel by Katherine Kurtz, set in the medieval-analog world of Gwynedd. King Kelson Haldane, a Deryn-blooded monarch, must defend his throne against a conspiracy that threatens both his crown and the peace of his realm. As a plot to undermine his authority deepens within his own court and a war looms on the border with the defiant province of Meara, Kelson and his closest allies must outmaneuver enemies who use both political cunning and ancient magic against them. The novel blends court intrigue, military campaign, and the ongoing struggle of the persecuted Deryn minority within a feudal society. Rich in detail about medieval warfare, politics, and the Deryn's unique abilities, it is a cornerstone of Kurtz's epic Deryn saga.
Genres
Characters
Kelson HaldaneProtagonist
King of Gwynedd, a Deryn-blooded monarch navigating a succession crisis and a plot against his throne.
Caitrin QuinnellAntagonist
The pretender to the throne of Meara, who rallies a faction against Kelson's rule.
Richende of RheljanSupporting
Duchess of Corwyn and Kelson's wife, a skilled warrior and diplomat.
Alaric MorganSupporting
Duke of Corwyn and Kelson's uncle, a powerful and loyal commander.