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Katharine Kerr

    Attingendo profondamente dall'archeologia classica e dalle storie e letterature del medioevo e delle epoche oscure, Katharine Kerr crea narrazioni epiche. La sua acclamata serie Deverry ha catturato milioni di fan in tutto il mondo, dimostrando la sua abilità nel costruire mondi immersivi e personaggi avvincenti. Il lavoro di Kerr invita i lettori in avventure ricche e dettagliate che risuonano con profondità storica e portata immaginativa.

    Katharine Kerr
    The Silver Mage
    The Gold Falcon
    The Shadow Isle
    La saga di Deverry: Il tempo della giustizia
    I giorni del sangue e del fuoco. La saga di Deverry
    La saga di Deverry: Il corvo nero
    • Sword of Fire

      • 400pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      This first novel of an epic fantasy trilogy reintroduces readers to the beloved and bestselling world of Deverry, blending magic, politics, and adventure in an unforgettable setting. The bards are the people's voice--and their sword. All over the kingdom of Deverry, the common people are demanding reform of the corrupt law courts. In Aberwyn, the situation catches fire when Gwerbret Ladoic, second in authority only to the High King, allows a bard to starve to death rather than hear their grievances. Guildwoman Alyssa, a student at the local scholars' collegium, and Lady Dovina, the gwerbret's own daughter, know that evidence exists to overthrow the so-called traditional legal system, if they can only get it into the right hands. The powerful lords will kill anyone who threatens their privileges. To retrieve the proof, Alyssa must make a dangerous journey that will either change her life forever--or end it.

      Sword of Fire2020
      3,6
    • The Shadow Isle

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Book fourteen of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.

      The Shadow Isle2009
      4,3
    • The Silver Mage

      • 404pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Spurred on by the priestesses of the goddess Alshandra, the Horsekin hordes are massing on the border of Prince Dar's holdings. The leaders believe the prince's domain belongs to them but Dar has powerful allies on his side and the Horsekin refuse to understand the magic wielded especially by the elven master Dallandra, the silver mage.

      The Silver Mage2009
      4,2
    • The Gold Falcon

      • 528pagine
      • 19 ore di lettura

      Book twelve of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.

      The Gold Falcon2007
      4,2
    • The spirit stone

      • 416pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      Book thirteen of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years. 'A dagger laid against our throat.' So Prince Dar of the Westlands calls Zakh Gral, a new fortress built by the Horsekin, the ancient enemies of his people. To help him destroy this threat, the elven prince has called upon his allies: the dwarven folk of the northern mountains and the human men of Deverry to the east. Their leaders know that if the Westlands fall to the Horsekin, their own throats will feel that dagger next. Joining them are two powerful dragons, who have their own bitter reasons to hate the Horsekin. But the fanatical Horsekin believe that they have the most powerful ally of all: a new goddess. Alshandra's priestesses have announced that she has given the Horsekin the lands belonging to the prince - and that his people must be utterly destroyed. Katharine Kerr's dazzling saga tells of ancient enmities and undying friendships experienced through many lives. Epic fantasy on a truly grand scale.

      The spirit stone2007
      4,2
    • A science fiction mystery with a political twist. The investigation of blackmail and murder on two planets uncovers an interstellar plot that jeopardizes the political balance between the human dominated Republic and the two major alien dominated governments. Set both in Polar City on Hagar and on the capital planet of Sarah POLAR CITY NIGHTMARE explores the universe of katharine Kerr's previous bestseller, POLAR CITY BLUES, digs into its history, and takes a closer look at the interstellar confederation, one of its major cultures. It develops themes first sounded in the original machine intelligence, prejudice, and human relationships, along with a look at what is truly ‘alien’. It is a major work of SF imagination.

      Polar City Nightmare2001
      3,7
    • The Fire Dragon

      • 464pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      Book eleven of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.

      The Fire Dragon2001
      4,2
    • La principessa Carra sa bene che il bambino che porta in grembo è prezioso, perché da lui può dipendere il destino di molte cose, forse della stessa pace. Fuori dalle mura della città di Cengarn, dove la principessa si è ritirata insieme alle maghe Jill e Dallandra, premono le orde inferocite degli Horsekin, decise a conquistare la città. Dell'assedio di Cengarn vengono a conoscenza Rhodry e il drago Arzosah, suo nuovo alleato, che subito organizzano una spedizione per andare in soccorso della città e della principessa, accompagnati dai guerrieri del popolo dei nani.

      La saga di Deverry: Il tempo della giustizia2000
      3,9
    • La saga di Deverry: Il corvo nero

      • 346pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Nella città di Cerr Cawnen l’antica malvagità si ridesta quando la sacerdotessa Raena riprende le trame per distruggere Rhodry, suo acerrimo nemico al di là del tempo. Un perfido disegno che attira però l’intervento di arcani poteri astrali e scatena l’ira tremenda del drago protettore di Rhodry. Soltanto un’altra apprendista del dweomer può garantire la salvezza della città e dello stesso Rhodry, ma a un prezzo spaventosamente alto…

      La saga di Deverry: Il corvo nero2000
      4,2
    • A Time of Omens

      • 406pagine
      • 15 ore di lettura

      A Time Of Omens is book two in The Westlands series - a brilliant quartet set in the magical lands of Deverry.

      A Time of Omens1999
      3,8
    • A lady magician battles her scheming mother. It happens in the fantasy world of Deverry where people can be reincarnated not only once, but many times to allow them to seek revenge on enemies who wronged them in a past life.

      The Red Wyvern1997
      4,0
    • Daggerspell

      • 432pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      The first volume of the celebrated Deverry series, an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.

      Daggerspell1995
      4,1
    • Il piccolo Jahdo non si aspetta un futuro di fama e di gloria, forse per via del poco nobile lavoro di suo padre, ma quando la sorte ne fa l'involontario testimone di un incontro segreto tra uno dei notabili della sua città e una donna misteriosa, la sua vita subisce una svolta: trovatosi di colpo al centro di una complicata trama di intrighi e magia nera, Jahdo è costretto ad abbandonare la sua casa. Accompagnato da un bardo cieco, deve recarsi a Deverry per cercare di sottrarsi al male che lo minaccia. Ma a Deverry il destino è in attesa di Jahdo, che si scoprirà ben presto protagonista di un epico scontro di potere e magia, una lotta tra due potentissime maghe dal cui esito dipenderà la sorte di Deverry...

      I giorni del sangue e del fuoco. La saga di Deverry1994
      4,1
    • Darkspell

      • 432pagine
      • 16 ore di lettura

      BOOK TWO IN THE MAGICAL DEVERRY CYCLE Prepare to be spellbound by this classic fantasy series: a sparkling tale of adventure and timeless love, perilous battle and pure magic. 'I was hooked and my enthusiasm for this series carried me through to the very last and then moved me to tears'Fantasy Book Review

      Darkspell1994
      3,9
    • Deverry Series - 5: A Time of Exile

      A Novel of Deverry and the Westlands

      • 394pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      The world of an intricate tapestry of fate, past lives, and unfathomable magic. With A Time Of Exile , Katharine Kerr opens new territory in The Deverry Saga , exploring the history of the Elcyion Lacar, the elves who inhabit the country west of Deverry. It is years since the half-elven Lord Rhodry took the throne of Aberwyn. When Rhodry's lost lover, Jill-now a powerful wizard-comes to Aberyn and tells him it's time he accepted his elven heritage, Rhodry faces the most difficult choice of his life. But with Jill's help and that of a human wizard named Aderyn who has lived for years in the westlands, Rhodry begins to understand how his life is connected not just to his own people, but to the Elcyion Lacar as well. At last, destiny begins to unravel its secrets, revealing Aderyn's true purpose among the elves-and the god' deeper design behind Rhodry's dual heritage.

      Deverry Series - 5: A Time of Exile1992
      4,0
    • Dragonspell

      • 496pagine
      • 18 ore di lettura

      BOOK FOUR IN THE MAGICAL DEVERRY CYCLE Prepare to be spellbound by a sparkling fantasy classic: a tale of adventure and timeless love, perilous battle and pure magic. The final book in Kerr's first quartet. 'I was hooked and my enthusiasm for this series carried me through to the very last and then moved me to tears'Fantasy Book Review

      Dragonspell1991
      4,1
    • Polar City Blues

      • 266pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      Featuring a female hero and a male object of desire, this fast-paced adventure blends classic science fiction elements with a revisionist twist. Set against a backdrop of intrigue, the story unfolds with dead bodies, hookers, drugs, and mysterious aliens, leading to several high-speed chases. It pays homage to the genre while delivering a thrilling narrative filled with unexpected turns and vibrant characters.

      Polar City Blues1990
      3,7
    • The Bristling Wood

      • 357pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Against the passionate sweep of Deverrian history, the powerful wizard Nevyn has lived for centuries, atoning for the sins he committed in his youth. Now, Nevyn discovers that the Dark Council has been quietly interfering with the already tangled politics of war-torn Eldidd

      The Bristling Wood1990
      4,1