High Deryni
(Part of the Deryni Series, Deryni Chronology (#12) Series, and The Chronicles of the Deryni (#3) Series)
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Book Overview
"New York Times"-bestselling author Kurtz revisits the original trilogy of her career-launching Deryni Chronicles with this revised and expanded edition of "High Deryni." This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0345347668
ISBN13:9780345347664
Release Date:August 1987
Publisher:Del Rey Books
Length:369 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 4.2" x 6.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
High Deryni
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
An excellent look at a different type of culture that one can take for enjoyment and a bit of excapism. Good fantasy with well developed characters and plot.
Does this have to be the end?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I have followed the tales of the Deryni for years, and am hopeful that they won't end here, especially with such a weak ending. This is the third and last book of this series, but there are still so many unanswered questions. I am not the least bit dissapointed in what was developed in this installment, and truly loved the book despite my views on how it was ended. I would like to see much more however, and hope that Mrs. Kurtz plans to share more of the story with us in the very near future.
A rather interesting Ending to the Trilogy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
With this novel, the initial trilogy of the Deryni comes to a close, and in ways that are ultimately unexpected.The previous volume left quite a mess for King Kelson to clean up, with a civil war to the south, an invading army to the north, a treasonous Earl, an adamantly opposed Archbishop, all lining up for various reasons against Kelson. His internal opponents are so blinded by their own dogmatic resistance to be able to comprehend that they are making their own situation worse by their opposition. They are convinced of the evil of the Deryni, and will oppose a Deryni Duke, even if it means that an evil Deryni warlord will invade and conquer.King Wencit of Torenth already has the upper hand by his trechary, having slaughtered the armies in the north, the Cassini and Kheldish armies and is ready for pitched battle against a divided Gwynned. But even then, he has plans to skip the battle, a new plot and counterplot, a master schemer he is, pitting himself against both Gwynned and the Camberian Council.There are a few interesting twists and a rather unsatisfying ending, but it does work out for the best, with no small amount of pain on the part of the victors. War is hell, and it is difficult to be king.
Stupendous! I loved it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Katherine Kurtz does a splendid job of concluding her trilogy of Deryni novels. I especially enjoyed the resolution of Alaric Morgan's and his cousin Duncan's excommunication from the Church, and the revelation of Arilan's secret. The tension left me on the edge of my seat. A very satisfying conclusion.
Read this book, and enjoy....
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
High Deryni is the conclusion to the cliffhanger of Deryni Checkmate. You must read the latter to understand this book, because everything is set up in that book. The suspense is unbelieveable as King Kelson and Company faces one challenge after another, finding both enemies and allies in unexpected places. This book leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat. There is also a surprise ending. No more talk, read the book, and its prequel
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