Daggerspell

The Deverry Cycle #1

414 pages

English language

Published Nov. 8, 1986 by Doubleday.

ISBN:
978-0-385-23108-4
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OCLC Number:
13123177

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4 stars (2 reviews)

In a world beyond physical reality, Nevyn, the wandering and mysterious sorcerer who relinquished a maiden's hand in marriage and so forged a terrible bond between three souls, searches for atonement for the tragic wrongs of his youth

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Terrific gritty Celtic fantasy

5 stars

Kerr is among the best at fantasy storytelling and world-building. This book is the first of her Deverry cycle, in which she follows a group of souls through various incarnations in an early Celtic-type world. The story centers around a group of mercenaries called "silver daggers" for the distinctive weapon each fighter carries, obtainable only after being sworn to the band.

Other characters include a wizard, Nevyn; the young daughter (Jill) of one of the silver daggers. Adventure, magic, politics...they're all here in abundance and well-told. Highest recommendation!

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  • Deverry (Imaginary place) -- Fiction
  • Westlands (Imaginary place) -- Fiction

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