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| Book Title | Deryni Rising |
| Series | Chronicles of the Deryni |
| Genre | Fantasy / High Fantasy / Medieval Fantasy |
| Author | Katherine Kurtz |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books |
| Published | 1970 |
| Pages | 271 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition Notes |
Vintage paperback with moderate reading and shelf wear. Cover shows edge and corner wear, light creasing, rubbing, and age-related discoloration. Back cover has additional rubbing and small areas of surface wear, particularly near the lower right. Binding appears intact and the book remains a solid readable copy. See photos for the exact condition. |
| Condition | Good |
Young Kelson Haldane is about to inherit the throne of Gwynedd after the brutal murder of his father, but his crown is far from secure. Powerful enemies threaten his reign, while the Church’s hostility toward the magically gifted Deryni adds another layer of danger.
To survive, Kelson must discover the truth about his own heritage and master powers he barely understands. With political intrigue, forbidden magic, royal conflict, and a richly imagined medieval setting, Deryni Rising launches Katherine Kurtz’s influential Deryni saga.
The first volume of The Chronicles of the Deryni and an important early work of modern historical-style fantasy. Katherine Kurtz blends medieval politics, royal succession, religious conflict, and a carefully developed system of psychic and magical abilities. An excellent starting point for readers interested in classic fantasy series from the 1970s and 1980s.
First book in The Chronicles of the Deryni. This vintage Ballantine/Del Rey edition features classic period fantasy cover artwork and is especially useful as the starting volume for building a matching Deryni paperback set.
