The King's Bastard
Rowena Cory Daniells
Jun 2010 · Solaris
3.5star
10 reviews
Ebook
640
Pages
About this ebook
Read the first novel in The Chronicles of King Rolen's Kin, the bestselling fantasy series from Rowena Cory Daniells and Solaris Books!
Only seven minutes younger than Rolencia's heir, Byren has never hungered for the throne. He laughs when a seer predicts that he will kill his twin. But the royal heir resents Byren's growing popularity. Across the land the untamed magic of the gods wells up out of the earth's heart. It sends exotic creatures to stalk the wintry nights and it twists men's minds, granting them terrible visions. Those so touched are sent to the Abbey to control their gift, or die. At King Rolen's court enemies plot to take his throne, even as secrets within his own household threaten to tear his family apart.
Political intrigue and magic combine in this explosive first book in an exciting new fantasy trilogy.
Only seven minutes younger than Rolencia's heir, Byren has never hungered for the throne. He laughs when a seer predicts that he will kill his twin. But the royal heir resents Byren's growing popularity. Across the land the untamed magic of the gods wells up out of the earth's heart. It sends exotic creatures to stalk the wintry nights and it twists men's minds, granting them terrible visions. Those so touched are sent to the Abbey to control their gift, or die. At King Rolen's court enemies plot to take his throne, even as secrets within his own household threaten to tear his family apart.
Political intrigue and magic combine in this explosive first book in an exciting new fantasy trilogy.
Ratings and reviews
3.5
10 reviews
Glenn Norris
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August 25, 2016
Starts really slow but picks up well worth the read
About the author
Rowena Cory Daniells is the author of the bestselling series The Chronicles of Kin Rolen's Kin and The Outcast Chronicles. She is devoted to her family (husband and 6 children) and writing. In her spare time she studies Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and Iaido, the art of the Samurai sword.
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