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The Histories of King Kelson Series (1980s Volumes 1-3), Vintage Deryni Fantasy, Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Enter a medieval world of magic and conflict in the Histories of King Kelson Series! This vintage set includes three Deryni novels by Katherine Kurtz set in the Kingdom of Gwynedd.

Summary:

In Volume One, The Bishop’s Heir, young King Kelson faces war between the Church and the Deryni, with rival factions plotting to break the fragile peace.

Volume Two, The King’s Justice, follows Kelson, heir to royal and Deryni magical powers, as he raises an army against those determined to see him fall.

In Volume Three, The Quest for Saint Camber, Kelson embarks on a journey with his blood brother Dhugal to search for relics of the legendary Saint Camber, whose mysterious legacy still influences his reign.

These novels, set in a medieval kingdom similar to the 12th-century British Isles, feature a powerful church, a feudal system, and a persecuted race of people with magical abilities. They are a must-have series for fans of epic fantasy and historical fiction.

Specifications:

  • Title: The Histories of King Kelson Series (Volumes 1-3)
  • Author: Katherine Kurtz
  • Genre: Fantasy / Historical Fiction
  • Language: English
  • Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
  • Publisher: Del Rey Books
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches (each volume)
  • Volume One: The Bishop’s Heir, 1984, 300 pages, good condition
  • Volume Two: The King’s Justice, 1985, 303 pages, binding split. (all pages attached)
  • Volume Three: The Quest for Saint Camber, 1986, 401 pages, good condition

This three-volume 1980s Del Rey hardcover Deryni set by Katherine Kurtz suits a historical fantasy shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

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