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The King's Justice
(The Histories of King Kelson #2)
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Young Kelson Haldane, King of Gwynedd, heir to both royal and Deryni magical powers, was still no match for ex-Archbishop Loris and the Pretender Queen Caitrin who sought his death. Yet, he raised an army against them both, knowing that honor made defeat impossible....
Mass Market Paperback, 322 pages
Published
August 12th 1987
by Del Rey
(first published January 1st 1985)
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The second book in the second trilogy featuring Kelson Haldane. The Meagan uprising continues from the prior book. King Kelson is ready to lead his army to put down thd rebellion. I love the characters. Deryni magic is considered evil by the Church. Former Archbishop Loris has joined the Mearan pretender in the rebellion. I really hate Loris.
There are some really tough scenes in this book. This series should be read in publication order for readers picking it up for the first time. I first read ...more
There are some really tough scenes in this book. This series should be read in publication order for readers picking it up for the first time. I first read ...more
3.5 stars Originally posted at Fantasy Literature.
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The King’s Justice is the second book in Katherine Kurtz’s THE HISTORIES OF KING KELSON trilogy, which is part of her DERYNI CHRONICLES. It’s the fifth book about young King Kelson. You really ought to read the books in this order: Deryni Rising, Deryni Checkmate, High Deryni, The Bishop’s Heir and THEN this book, The King’s Justice.
Kelson is now 17 years old. In the previous book, The Bishop’s Heir, Kelson ...more
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The King’s Justice is the second book in Katherine Kurtz’s THE HISTORIES OF KING KELSON trilogy, which is part of her DERYNI CHRONICLES. It’s the fifth book about young King Kelson. You really ought to read the books in this order: Deryni Rising, Deryni Checkmate, High Deryni, The Bishop’s Heir and THEN this book, The King’s Justice.
Kelson is now 17 years old. In the previous book, The Bishop’s Heir, Kelson ...more
Oct 14, 2016
Altivo Overo
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it was amazing
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Recommends it for:
fantasy fans, medieval history fans
This sequel to The Bishop's Heir continues to prove the author's mastery of medieval setting and culture.
The war against the Mearan pretender Caitrin and her supporters, including the renegade and virulently anti-Deryni archbishop Edmund Loris, is detailed masterfully in this volume. Of course we know that Kelson, King of Gwynedd and rightful ruler of Meara and the neighboring border provinces, can and must prevail. How he does this builds a suspenseful tale with complicated events of treason a ...more
The war against the Mearan pretender Caitrin and her supporters, including the renegade and virulently anti-Deryni archbishop Edmund Loris, is detailed masterfully in this volume. Of course we know that Kelson, King of Gwynedd and rightful ruler of Meara and the neighboring border provinces, can and must prevail. How he does this builds a suspenseful tale with complicated events of treason a ...more
Feb 14, 2015
Bookishnymph *needs hea*
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A 2.5 round-up.
The Deryni books are great sword and sorcery fantasy. What makes them unique is that they're a blend of historical fantasy and high fantasy. What marks a book out as high fantasy is a completely imaginary world with no links to real history--legend maybe, but the ties are tenuous, even when like Tolkien's Middle Earth, Lackey's Valdemir or Pierce's Tortall, they have a pseudo-medieval feel.
This on, the other hand, is Christian Europe--yet not quite. Gwynedd is recognizably Britain--more so than ...more
This on, the other hand, is Christian Europe--yet not quite. Gwynedd is recognizably Britain--more so than ...more
From the Inside Flap: Young Kelson Haldane, King of Gwynedd, heir to both royal and Deryni magical powers, was still no match for ex-Archbishop Loris and the Pretender Queen Caitrin who sought his death. Yet, he raised an army against them both, knowing that honor made defeat impossible.... (This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.)
I have read all of the Deryni books. I am never disappointed by Katherine Kurtz's writing style, and ability to create an entire race ...more
I have read all of the Deryni books. I am never disappointed by Katherine Kurtz's writing style, and ability to create an entire race ...more
The King’s Justice is the second book in Katherine Kurtz’s THE HISTORIES OF KING KELSON trilogy, which is part of her DERYNI CHRONICLES. It’s the fifth book about young King Kelson. You really ought to read the books in this order: Deryni Rising, Deryni Checkmate, High Deryni, The Bishop’s Heir and THEN this book, The King’s Justice.
Kelson is now 17 years old. In the previous book, The Bishop’s Heir, Kelson and his advisors (Morgan and Duncan) dealt with the rebellion of the province of Meara, w ...more
Kelson is now 17 years old. In the previous book, The Bishop’s Heir, Kelson and his advisors (Morgan and Duncan) dealt with the rebellion of the province of Meara, w ...more
This is the second book in the King Kelson histories. This is one of my favorites. It can be hard to read because it takes place during war. There is torture, rape and people die who really shouldn't. Kelson is maturing as a King and a man but he is far from perfect. Katherine Kurtz has this amazing ability to make this type of medieval faux Earth fantasy really come to life.
If you like King Arthur stories and knights and magic then these books are fun reads. ...more
If you like King Arthur stories and knights and magic then these books are fun reads. ...more
This installment was much better than the first of the trilogy. Really enjoyed reading this one. Interested to see how they incorporate the third book into the trilogy as she completed this storyline in the this volume. It'll be the search for Saint Camber but it could probably have been a stand alone. I'll find out soon enough.
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Young Kelson Haldane, King of Gwynedd, heir to both royal and Deryni magical powers, was still no match for ex-Archbishop Loris and the Pretender Queen Caitrin who sought his death. Yet, he raised an army against them both, knowing that honor made defeat impossible.... interesting.
The only thing I didn't like in this book was the descriptions of torture. It's hard to skip when reading, but did some skimming. I like King Kelson and his loyal companions. I look forward to reading about Camber again in the next book.
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There was a melancholy about the titular justice dispensed in this book, which along with a medieval realism and quasi-catholic society had quite an effect back when I was but a callow youth accustomed to tales of boys adventuring on rocket ships and heroes arriving astride dragons to save the day
The king's justice is swift . . . and it has to be. Poor Kelson!
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Nicely Written Installment
Nicely written installment in the series. Enough action and pathos for a well-rounded tale after a somewhat uneven Book 1.
Nicely written installment in the series. Enough action and pathos for a well-rounded tale after a somewhat uneven Book 1.
The King's Justice
An excellent tale.Dialog flows smoothly and descriptors are vivid and lush. Ms.Kurtz brings the reader right into the book's action. ...more
An excellent tale.Dialog flows smoothly and descriptors are vivid and lush. Ms.Kurtz brings the reader right into the book's action. ...more
A good book, Katherine Kurtz writes like the reader has an encyclopedia in front of them written to explain her book..
More great stuff!!
Pretty sure I read this at some point
The Histories of King Kelson is an excellent trilogy in the Deryni world. These are some of my favorite books. Love the setting and the psychic abilities.
King Kelson finally comes into his own.....'nuff said
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Being a King at 17 is a difficult burden
My favorite of all of Katherine Kurtz's books. Highly recommend!
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So much pain comes with a crown....
I just finished "The King's Justice," and this is perhaps one of the bloodiest books in this series.
Young King Kelson fights his way into Meara; and we knew that epic battles would take place and in this regards Katherine Kurtz does not disappoint.
There comes a point where Bishop Duncan MacLain is captured by the evil Edmund Loris, and you think it is going to end for one of my favorite characters - but it does not, and I was pleasantly surprised as to how al ...more
I just finished "The King's Justice," and this is perhaps one of the bloodiest books in this series.
Young King Kelson fights his way into Meara; and we knew that epic battles would take place and in this regards Katherine Kurtz does not disappoint.
There comes a point where Bishop Duncan MacLain is captured by the evil Edmund Loris, and you think it is going to end for one of my favorite characters - but it does not, and I was pleasantly surprised as to how al ...more
I enjoy reading about the adventures of Kelson and crew. In my opinion, Kurtz is at her best when she's writing within that particular generation of the Deryni. They're some of my favorite reads and I have no doubt I'll read them again and again in the future. I sure can't say the same for most books!
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The second of four books in the histories of King Kelson, which followed the Deryni Rising trilogy, this volume has rich characters, lots of action, and developing relationships between the main characters. As is true with all of Kurtz's books, women get short shrift, but I enjoy them anyway.
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I am enjoying this trilogy much more than the initial series, but having hat background has also provided a good insight into this colourful world
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