This the 9th book in the Deryni world setting that I have read. The storyline is enjoyable, but there are some elements that need to be dispensed with. For example, for 9 books I have had to endure the 'setting of the wards' ritual approximately two times per book (simple math; 18 times). Once it has been described, there really is no need to repeat. In this case, it is repeated 17 times too many. There is also the tendency to write a bunch of Latin verses only to translate them a bit later. That is a minor annoyance that adds length to the book with not a lot of added value. The other thing with this particular book is that the dust jacket gave way too much away. So much should have been left unsaid because there were some really shocking moments to be told that were no longer surprises. Bad marketing is all I can say. Those issues aside, Ms. Kurtz has created a very interesting world that I have enjoyed immersing myself in. I will continue to read more of this world and enjoy the stories to be told.
Do You like book The Quest For Saint Camber (1992)?
