The King Betrayed

The Stories of Nether and Mandria #5

by Deborah Chester

The Sword, The Ring, and The Chalice trilogy ensnared readers in its web of fantasy and suspense. The Queen's Gambit added more layers to the tale. Now, national bestselling author Deborah Chester delivers a novel of a king's duty to his land, his love for his wife-and the ultimate betrayal of both.

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy

416 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published November 25, 2003

About the author

The internationally published, award-winning author of 41 novels, Deborah Chester has written Regency romances, historical romances, young adult, science fiction, and fantasy. She is a tenured professor of professional writing in the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma, where she teaches novel and short story writing.
She holds a B.A. with General Honors and an M.A. in Journalism; both degrees are from the University of Oklahoma, where she studied professional writing from author/teachers Jack M. Bickham, Robert L. Duncan, and Pulitzer-nominee Carolyn Hart. Chester has been writing professionally since 1978, and has used three pseudonyms – Jay D. Blakeney and Sean Dalton and C. Aubrey Hall for some of her science fiction and fantasy works.
In 2004, she was inducted into the Writers Hall of Fame of America.

Reviews

[Kelsey Hanson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have one major reoccurring issue with this author and it's the way she writes women. They seem to fall into two categories simpering and generally useless damsels in distress (Pheresa) or nagging angry shrews (Alexeika). The worst part is I think the author thinks she's writing strong female characters but they really just come across as mean and bossy. Yet on the other hand, Dain can do no wrong and always acts in a noble fashion. This book frustrated me more than anything which is probably why it took me so long to finish. However, there's only two books left in the series and I will probably read them just for closure.

[Noorsabah Asadi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a bit boring while I started it, because as English is a second language for me, I couldn't understood some sentences, but when I reached the peak, it became more interesting and it was very enjoyable too.

[Ransom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Faldain returns from the Sword, Ring, and Chalice. Many years have passed, and he faces new challenges through the book. The main conflict centers around his children - one dead, one abducted, one troubled, and one on the way. He struggles to find his daughter while keeping his throne from the presumed heir. He finds himself stuck several times, keeping up interest to the last page.

[Jakob Barnard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review to be posted on http://epicplains.com

Good continuation of the world Chester has built.