The sixth book in the Chronicles of the Cheysuli continues a tale of magical warriors and shapeshifters as they battle the sorcerers that threaten their existence
She is Keely, twin sister to Corin, and daughter to Niall, the ruler of Homana, and she alone has the power to shapechange into any form—a power akin to that of the Firstborn. Like her brothers, Keely has been chosen to play a crucial part in the Firstborn's prophecy.
Yet Keely is no weak pawn to be used in men's games of power and diplomacy. Trained alongside her brothers in the art of war, gifted with more of the old magic than most of her close kin, she will not easily give way even to Niall's commands, nor be forced against her will into an arranged marriage.
But others besides Keely's father have plans for her future. Stahan, the most powerful Ihlini sorcerer, is preparing a trap from which even one as magically-gifted as Keely may find no escape. And in the deepwood, another waits to challenge Keely—an outlaw fully as dangerous to her future freedom as Strahan is to her life....
She is Keely, twin sister to Corin, and daughter to Niall, the ruler of Homana, and she alone has the power to shapechange into any form—a power akin to that of the Firstborn. Like her brothers, Keely has been chosen to play a crucial part in the Firstborn's prophecy.
Yet Keely is no weak pawn to be used in men's games of power and diplomacy. Trained alongside her brothers in the art of war, gifted with more of the old magic than most of her close kin, she will not easily give way even to Niall's commands, nor be forced against her will into an arranged marriage.
But others besides Keely's father have plans for her future. Stahan, the most powerful Ihlini sorcerer, is preparing a trap from which even one as magically-gifted as Keely may find no escape. And in the deepwood, another waits to challenge Keely—an outlaw fully as dangerous to her future freedom as Strahan is to her life....
Book Details
Format:
eBook
Price:
6.99 USD / 7.99 CAD
Published: 1989-02-07
ISBN: 9781101650882
Imprint:
DAW Books
Page Count: 384
Praise for the Chronicles of the Cheysuli:
“The stuff of which good fantasy is made—dauntless heroes and heroines fighting powers of evil, romance, sorcery—all made credible by the author’s skill.” —Kliatt
“The plot, with unexpected bends, knows where it’s going and keeps reader interest from flagging…. A definite cut above the average sword and sorcery novel.” —Fantasy Review
“Ms. Roberson writes in a beautifully lyrical style, with a perceptive sense of drama that enthralls the reader.” —Romantic Times
“Intricate, detailed, full of sympathetic characters and villains alike.” —S.F. Chronicle
“With every book, the magic of Jennifer Roberson waxes stronger and stronger. Wrought with an epic mysticism and power, the continuing strands of the Cheysuli saga glimmer with the sheen of excellence.” —Rave Reviews
