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In the King's Service (Deryni: Childe Morgan Trilogy, Vol. I)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780441012091
ISBN: 0441012094
Label: Ace
Manufacturer: Ace
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: December 30, 2004
Publisher: Ace
Release Date: December 28, 2004
Studio: Ace
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Editorial Review:
In this first book of an all-new Deryni trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtz takes readers back in time--before King Kelson's bride...before King Kelson's birth... when the magical Deryni blood was sought by the most powerful men and women in the kingdom of Gwynedd. Back when a man named Donal ruled over all.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Beautiful Lady...
In the King's Service is a beautiful precursor to the Kelson/Alaric books, tying in with the earlier books (pre-harrowing) and the books following Brion's death and Kelson's reign. The introduction to Alaric's parents and to Vera, Duncan's mother, and the tightly interwoven relationships is very well carried out. I also liked the presentation of Richard, destined to be future father of Kelson's bride.
Since I have already read Childe Morgan, I look forward to the third volume in this series. ... Read More
Rating:  - Less than should be expected of Kurtz
In the King's Service
Childe Morgan
While these books introduce us to the early lives of King Kelson, Alaric Morgan and Duncan McClain, they don't have the level of intrigue that make her Camberian and Deryni cycle of books so good. There is some intrigue but it very minor to the story.
If you are a big fan of Katherine Kurtz, as I am, these books are worth adding to your library if only to provide background to her grand drama.
Rating:  - Practical Magic
Since the series debuted there has been magic in two worlds, Katheryn Kurtz' Deryni eleventh century and here on earth, and even though I have grown older Morgan remains young and vital. Very vital, he's just getting around to being born in this newest gift from Ms Kurtz. Some stories fade as they go along, others take a terrible turn for the worst...(Anita Blake) and some just drift off, but not with the firm hand of Ms Kurtz on the rudder. There's murder, intrigue, plots, counter plots and magic aplenty ... Read More
Rating: - Terrific
I couldn't give this book five stars if I compared it to some of her best books. But comparing it to every other fantasy book out there, Kurtz's book shines, as always. If I could ask for improvement it would be for a little more intricate, a little more subtle court intrigue and more adventure. I like the twists and turns of Kurtz's novels. Delightful read.
Rating: - In the King's Service
For those of us who loved the first three Deryni books, this is a wonderful chance to meet Alaric Morgan's parents and King Kelson's father and grandfather. The book is well written and thoroughly enjoyable, as all of Ms. Kurtz' books are, but not recommended for first time readers of the Deryni Saga. It is slow moving and a little short on action but great on character development and background. If you loved the story of Alaric Morgan and King Kelson, you will enjoy finding out how they got there.
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