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The King of Ys #2: Dahut by Poul Anderson

Book Title Dahut
Series The King of Ys
Genre Fantasy
Author Poul Anderson
Publisher Baen Books
Published 1988
Format Mass Market Paperback
Condition Good
Condition Notes Good pre-owned mass market paperback. Moderate shelf and edge wear with light spine creasing, corner wear, and cover rubbing consistent with normal reading. Binding appears solid with clean, intact pages.
Condition Good
Synopsis

Gratillonius has become the legendary King of Ys, but the kingdom’s greatest dangers now come from within. The ambitious Princess Dahut embraces the ancient pagan powers while Christianity spreads across the western world, creating a conflict that threatens both the royal family and the future of the fabled city. As prophecy, politics, and magic collide, the fate of Ys hangs in the balance.

EugeneBookStore Summary

Dahut continues the acclaimed King of Ys saga, blending authentic history with Celtic mythology and Arthurian legend. Poul and Karen Anderson expand the richly imagined world established in Gallizenae, weaving together political intrigue, romance, religious conflict, and supernatural forces. Fans of historical fantasy and mythic fiction will find this a compelling continuation of one of the genre’s finest series.

Collector Notes

Published by Baen Books in 1989, Dahut is the second volume in the four-book King of Ys series. The series is admired for its careful historical research and sophisticated treatment of Celtic mythology. Baen paperback editions have become increasingly collectible, especially when assembled as a complete matching set.