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On the long roads of Deverry ride two mercenaries whose fates like hidden deep in that of their own land. But Lord Rhodry, exiled from the dragon court of Aberwyn, has yet to discover his true parentage, and his swordmaster-lover, Jill, has barely glimpsed her awesome powers. Meanwhile, the ancient sorcerer Nevyn, held back by his vows from boldly intervening in their lives, can only watch and wait as Rhodry and Jill move ever closer to danger. For as the two struggle to recover the Great Stone, the mystic jewel that guides the conscience of the kingship of Deverry, malevolent dark masters are weaving terrifying spells against them--and displacing messengers of death.

Katharine Kerr has extensively rewritten Darkspell, incorporating major changes in the text, making this her definitive edition. Here the epic saga that began with the Daggerspell continues--a tale of might and magic, lust and glory, dark danger and poignant desires that echo from Deverry's sapphire waters to its secret mountain caverns. It's a spellbinding story destined to please fantasy lovers everywhere.

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A revised edition of the spellbinding novel finds the wizard Nevyn powerless to protect exiled Prince Rhodry and his lover, the swordswoman Jill, from the malevolent dark masters weaving terrifying spells against them and dispatching messengers of death. Reprint. --Ce texte provient de la Paperback �dition.

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3.0�toiles sur 5 Not in the same league as its predecessor, D�c 17 2005

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This review is from: Darkspell (Paperback)

This was a good book, but it just didn't blow me away like Daggerspell (To those of you wondering, this is the second part of a series and Daggerspell is the first). I must admit that this book is interesting and that it is in fact a lot better than many of the other fantasy books I read, but sadly it does not come close to what Daggerspell is.

This book, just like its predecessor, takes us back in time to show us another reincarnation of Jill and Rhodry before bringing us back to the present day Deverry, where evil is stirring once again. Although I liked the part about the past, I found the present dull and think that if it was squeezed to about a third of its length, it could have matched Daggerspell.

P.S. To those of you cursing me for my failure to elaborate on the plot; I wouldn't want to spoil the fun of finding out what happens for yourself.

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3.0�toiles sur 5 Almost, but not quite, Juil 28 2003

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This review is from: Darkspell (Paperback)

This is the first Katherine Kerr novel I've read and I generally enjoyed it. She is a solid storyteller with no real weaknesses apparent in this book. She has a knack for creating memorable characters with credible motivations. The world she has invented is very well imagined and thoroughly integrated. The way in which magic functions in this world is very interesting. I also liked the ideas behind the Deverry religion. Kerr has obviously spent some time researching Welsh culture and history, and it has served her well here. The idea of a race or society from our world being transported part-and-parcel to another is a popular one in fantasy fiction, but it does provide for a believable background to the story. On the whole, I found the book to be quite engaging.

The only thing preventing me from giving this book four (or more) stars is a strange underlying current of homophobia. The only gay characters are a pair of evil sorcerers who use rape to generate power and their sniveling victim. On at least two occasions, one of the main characters even reacts to the very idea of homosexuality with horror and disgust, leaving the reader to wonder where the author stands on the issue. I'm not saying that a book can't have a gay villain, of course, but with these characters, Kerr almost seems to make their sexuality part and parcel of their evil. As it is, however, it's as if someone had written a cop drama in which the only black or Hispanic character in the whole story was the violent murderer.

If you can get past this small detail, or if such things don't bother you as much as they do me, you should enjoy this novel.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 An Excellent Beginning, Janv. 30 2002

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This review is from: Darkspell (Paperback)

This book is just the beginning. It is one of the best books I have read as far as style and content go. But it seems that the people who are not satisfied only look at this book. In my opinion the first three books, Daggerspell, Darkspell, and The Bristling Wood, are just setting the stage for what is to come. She did an excellent job of keeping the plot moving while keeping you interested. Also the way the characters souls are all intertwined and locked with each other puts an interesting spin to things. It is almost like watching a child growing and never knowing what to expect next. Overall I feel that the world she has created starting with Daggerspell will be a part of me forever.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Darkspell is chillingly a very great book
This book is one of the few books i feel are great fantasy. Katharine Kerr has a wonderful style of taking old Celtic lifestyle and turning it into a working fantasy that will... Read more

Publi� le Juil 6 2001 par Wesley S. Davis

5.0�toiles sur 5 point of no return
After reading Daggerspell, I thought Kerr was a good writer but wasn't really sure her story could really merit more than one book. Read more

Publi� le Juil 3 2001 par renebrown

2.0�toiles sur 5 Too drawn out
After reading Daggerspell which I thoroughly enjoyed, I couldn't wait to continue with Kerr's series. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. Read more

Publi� le Juil 16 2000 par Leanne

4.0�toiles sur 5 Difficult read
The story is great. The use of the Dark Goddess and the interactiones between the characters are beautiful. In other words, the research is excellent. Read more

Publi� le Nov. 4 1999 par umbranihili