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The Chalice Trilogy #3
Prince of Time
REISSUE of book first published in 2000.
The time is the Sixth Millennium of the Trelawney Rebellion, thousands of years after the end of The Fifth Age of Men, and all but one of the Seven Books of Lore have been secured in a desert fortress hidden in the ancient ruins of Wydehaw Castle.
In the mountains of the Middle Kingdom, Morgan ab Kynan, a thief of unsurpassed skill, steals a monastery’s sacred relic, setting the wheels of fate into motion. For 10,000 years the priestesses of Claerwen have awaited a hero, and none more so than Avallyn Le Severn, whose destiny and doom are deeply entwined with the foretold Prince of Time. She’s expecting a sainted warrior. What she gets is Morgan, a mercenary with a fondness for vice-filled dens and off-world wine. But she’s out of choices and out of time, and only one man can take her back into the past to save a twelfth-century mage who holds the last Book of Lore – the charismatic thief marked with the scars of a time-rider.
For 10,000 years, Morgan fell through the Gates of Time, leaving everything he knew and everyone he loved far behind him in the ancient past. But the past has not left him. Earth has been ravaged by centuries of war, and its last chance for salvation now rests on the desperate and dangerous journey he and Avallyn must make.
Sought across the vast reaches of time and space by a ruthless villain known as the Warmonger, only Avallyn can reunite the Books of Lore and keep a dark and ancient enemy from destroying the world – and only by conquering his deepest fears and darkest memories can Morgan fulfill his destiny to take her back through time.
The time is the Sixth Millennium of the Trelawney Rebellion, thousands of years after the end of The Fifth Age of Men, and all but one of the Seven Books of Lore have been secured in a desert fortress hidden in the ancient ruins of Wydehaw Castle.
In the mountains of the Middle Kingdom, Morgan ab Kynan, a thief of unsurpassed skill, steals a monastery’s sacred relic, setting the wheels of fate into motion. For 10,000 years the priestesses of Claerwen have awaited a hero, and none more so than Avallyn Le Severn, whose destiny and doom are deeply entwined with the foretold Prince of Time. She’s expecting a sainted warrior. What she gets is Morgan, a mercenary with a fondness for vice-filled dens and off-world wine. But she’s out of choices and out of time, and only one man can take her back into the past to save a twelfth-century mage who holds the last Book of Lore – the charismatic thief marked with the scars of a time-rider.
For 10,000 years, Morgan fell through the Gates of Time, leaving everything he knew and everyone he loved far behind him in the ancient past. But the past has not left him. Earth has been ravaged by centuries of war, and its last chance for salvation now rests on the desperate and dangerous journey he and Avallyn must make.
Sought across the vast reaches of time and space by a ruthless villain known as the Warmonger, only Avallyn can reunite the Books of Lore and keep a dark and ancient enemy from destroying the world – and only by conquering his deepest fears and darkest memories can Morgan fulfill his destiny to take her back through time.
363 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 28, 2000
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About the author
Glenna McReynolds
25 books36 followersGlenna McReynolds was born March 25, 1953, in Lewiston, ID; she studied at Colorado Mountain College. She is a writer of medieval period and contemporary books and romances. She also publishes under the pseudonym Tara Janzen . McReynolds is a member of several writers organizations in Colorado, including Colorado Romance Writers Association, Colorado Authors League, Romance Writers of America, and Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Several of her books have won awards, including a RITA from the Romance Writers of America and a career achievement award from the Romantic Times in 1994.
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Displaying 1 - 19 of 19 reviews
August 26, 2024
I enjoyed this so much! I read it years ago and loved it then! I enjoyed the mix of fantasy and sci-fi! Story of good and evil!
October 15, 2018
Das ist mein liebster Band der Reihe, weil ich finde, dass Morgan der interessanteste männliche Protagonist der Reihe ist. Zudem werden hier endlich ein paar Fragen ausreichend beantwortet, auch wenn man schon dazu sagen muss, dass bei weitem nicht alles geklärt wird, was geklärt werden könnte. Zudem mag ich die Vermischung von Fantasy und SciFi in diesem Band total gerne. Deswegen auch vier Sterne - obwohl das sehr subjektive vier Sterne sind.
January 20, 2026
It was not what I thought it was going to be from the summary, however, I did like it once I got over the 'wait what' factor. I haven't read the other books in this series but after finishing this one, I am going to back and read those as well.
January 11, 2019
(Read it years ago)
March 12, 2025
This book is basically "it may sound primitive and unscientific, but through the fairies, we could ask the time worms to help," and honestly, I love that.
October 18, 2013
This review is from: Prince of Time (The Chalice Trilogy) (Kindle Edition)
This was book three of the trilogy and it did not disappoint. All the characters from the previous books were brought together to fight the final battle between light and darkness and good and evil. It has well-drawn characters and a fast-paced and intriguing plot just as the other books in the trilogy. The characters of the past and the future join forces to prevent an apocalyptic moment that would destroy all. True love remains central to the story and to the survival of all. The men and women fight side-by-side as equals without regard to their gender. I recommend this trilogy to all those who love fantasy and enjoy historical fiction about Druids.
This was book three of the trilogy and it did not disappoint. All the characters from the previous books were brought together to fight the final battle between light and darkness and good and evil. It has well-drawn characters and a fast-paced and intriguing plot just as the other books in the trilogy. The characters of the past and the future join forces to prevent an apocalyptic moment that would destroy all. True love remains central to the story and to the survival of all. The men and women fight side-by-side as equals without regard to their gender. I recommend this trilogy to all those who love fantasy and enjoy historical fiction about Druids.
October 10, 2011
Just not what I expected from the summary... Perhaps if I was more familiar with the author and her other works, I'd have expected this book to be much more fantasy in a sci-fi sort of way than anything else. But I was confused by the myriad of characters - it was tough to figure out a uniqueness and the base story that I was supposed to be following.
Sorry, I just couldn't get into it. So I skimmed my way through to the end, and overall, I just wasn't impressed.
Sorry, I just couldn't get into it. So I skimmed my way through to the end, and overall, I just wasn't impressed.
February 29, 2008
This was the first book I'd read of it's kind that involved romance, time travel through wyrms, aliens, dragons, elves and a completely different take on the future. This book simply rocked and I will not part with my copy.
December 6, 2012
This is one of the worst novels I've come across. Romance literature disguised as fantasy, I expectantly picked it up but had to force myself to keep reading less than halfway through. Oh, and if you're gonna read this book then I hope you like 10-page intercourse descriptions.
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May 27, 2013I picked this book up at random at my local library several years ago. I had no idea what to expect but all in all, it was entertaining enough that I remembered it after all these years. I hope I can get my hands on a copy to reread this novel again.
May 4, 2009
I really liked this book! The story was really interesting and I liked the characters. I hope she continues to write novels in this world - I would like to see a book for Aja, and one for Shay.
did-not-finish
July 20, 2011This should not be labeled as "historical romance". It's historical fantasy / paranormal romance. It might have been good, but it's not my thing, so I didn't get past the prologue.
April 14, 2011
if you're not a fantasy/scince fiction fan- you wouldn't like it.
the love story is very cute.
the love story is very cute.
May 27, 2012
i actually didnt read this.the title sounded cool, and thats about it.the style of writing isnt easy to read.and i can tell i wouldnt like it.
i wont pick this up again.
i wont pick this up again.
February 1, 2015
Teil3: In der Zukunft nähert sich die Menschheit dem Ende. Aber da kommt der Zeitritter und Zusammen mit der Pristerin gehen sie zurück in die Vergangenheit um Darkhum zu besiegen.
April 28, 2016
Riveting
The third book in the riveting series was perfect. Wonderful star destined lovers with a world to save. Kept me glued from the first paragraph to the very last.
The third book in the riveting series was perfect. Wonderful star destined lovers with a world to save. Kept me glued from the first paragraph to the very last.
February 27, 2012
It is enjoyable.
September 17, 2013
Love this series. Future and past collide in a great adventure.
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