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Even as a young girl, Jill was a favorite of the magical, mysterious Wildfolk, who appeared to her from their invisible realm. Little did she know her extraordinary friends represented but a glimpse of a forgotten past and a fateful future. Four hundred years-and many lifetimes-ago, one... read more
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A rebellion in the province of Eldidd instigated by the mad half-elven sorcerer Loddlaen, himself influenced by a dark dweomerman. The immortal wizard Nevyn searches for Jill in order to fulfil an ancient oath. Jill becomes the mistress of Lord Rhodry Maelwaedd. (Wikipedia page for Deverry... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Jill: Jill is the heroin of the novel. A talented young woman and a Silver dagger to boot.
- Nevyn/Galrion: A Dweomer master that needs to fulfil a rash promise made to the gods.
- Rhodry Maelwadd: Add a description of this character.
- Aderyn: The son of a bard, Aderyn is Nevyn's former apprentice sorcery.
- Corbyn
- Cullyn of Cerrmor: Cullyn is a wandering mercenary, who is renowned as the greatest swordsman in Deverry.
- Rhys Maelwadd: Lovyan's eldest son, and the Gwerbrert of Aberwyn
- Sligyn
- Gweran
- Lovyan
- Dregydd
- Loddlaen
- Rodda
- Brangwen
- Katharine Kerr
- Tanyc
- Gwennie
- Cadda
- Gerraent
- Rhegor
- Macyn
- Calonderiel
- Maroic
- Otho
- Gerro
- Dannyan
- Madoc
- Peredyr
- Mama
- Gadd
- Daumyr
- Your Grace
- Abryn
- Braedd
- Ylaena
- Glyn
- Rhodry Maelwaedd
- Deverry
- Ludda
- Olwen
- Adoryc
- Lyssa
- Brythu
- Westfolk
- Ysgerryn
First Sentence edit
In the hall of light, they reminded her of her destiny.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 4 in Deverry Cycle Act I - Deverry. (standard series)
Followed by Darkspell.
This is book 1 of 14 in Deverry Cycle. (standard series)
Followed by Darkspell.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Katharine Kerr (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper Collins
Country: England
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 0006482244
Page Count: 464
Publisher: Harper Collins
Country: England
Publication Date: 1996
ISBN: 0006482244
Page Count: 464
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Wikipedia: page for Daggerspell
- deverry.com: Table of Incarnations
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