Kings of the North
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4.6 • 107 Ratings
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Elizabeth Moon's Echoes of Betrayal.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Peace and order have been restored to the kingdoms of Tsaia and Lyonya, thanks to the crowning of Mikeli of Tsaia and the half-elven mercenary Kieri Phelan as their respective kings. But trouble is brewing. Mikeli cannot rule safely as long as the few remaining Verrakaien magelords are at large. And a strange rift has developed between Kieri and his grandmother and co-ruler, the immortal elven queen known as the Lady. Meanwhile, both monarchs are targets of the ex-pirate Alured, who plots to seize their thrones for himself—and to the north, the aggressive kingdom of Pargun seems poised to invade. As threats of war, from without and within, divide the two kings, old alliances and the bonds of friendship will be tested as never before. And a shocking discovery will change everything.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The languorous sequel to 2010's Oath of Fealty finds many characters moving up in the world, including Kieri Phelan, the king of Lyonya, and Dorrin, now Duke Verrakai. Now those newly stationed must deal with assassination attempts, counterfeiting, and a new enemy who has taken to calling himself Duke Visla Vaskronin. Kieri doesn't understand why his elven grandmother and co-ruler, the Lady, often refuses to come when he needs her, even when a war with the Pargunese and their possibly unbeatable weapon is imminent. He will also discover that his elven heritage runs stronger than he thought. The pace is slow enough to immerse readers in the world as the characters are immersed in self-discovery, with larger events impending but usually not seen directly. There's action a-plenty, but this series most appeals to readers who enjoy their fantasy more thoughtful and intellectual.
Customer Reviews
Again fascinated and wanting the next installment.
Being given another chapter in the world of Paks and Gird has helped to satisfy my need for intricate story. Each and every time I reread I get just a little better picture in my mind. Thank you mrs moon for this and all others you deliver unto us. Still more especially of Torre, Falk, Tir, Camwyn, and the battles of Paladins and the history in general of this world and of land across the sea.
Airecreafrer
Moon has outdone herself again. I can't wait until the next book comes out. If you have never read any of her books you must. In both space adventures and fantasy she never disappoints.