King Kelson's BrideAce Books, 2000 - 387 strán (strany) Speculation runs rampant throughout the kingdom of Gwynedd as to when, and to whom, King Kelson will finally be wed. As a rival monarch takes his place on the throne of a nearby land, it becomes more imperative than ever that Kelson produce a long-awaited heir. Friends and enemies alike have a candidate for queen. Some put forth their ideas with passion; some with cold calculation. But while his councilors are busy trotting out potential possibilities, Kelson's heart is heavy. Two women have already been taken from his grasp -- one by death and one by duplicity. Now, he must choose with his head, not his heart, for he is wed to his beloved Gwynedd by oaths far more binding than any marriage vows... With the mystical Deryni blood flowing through his veins, Kelson can only hope for a woman whose power and conviction are equal to his own. Love is set aside for duty -- and Kelson the king must make the choice that Kelson the man cannot... In this much-anticipated Novel of the Deryni, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtz returns to the kingdom of Gwynedd, where intrigue and passion reign -- and where kings rule with both magic and might... |
