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In the King's Service (Deryni) (Paperback)

by Katherine Kurtz (Author)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Ace Books; Reprint edition (31 Jan 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0441012094
  • ISBN-13: 978-0441012091
  • Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 10.6 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 100,905 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The First of the Morgan Trilogy, 19 Mar 2004
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I cannot tell you how LONG I have waited for this book! And it did not disappoint me. In the first of the new trilogy that precedes the time of Kelson, we get to meet Morgan's parents, Brion's parents and many of the older characters at a much younger age. Although there is a lot less magic in this book, it is still an excellent read, and we are introduced to the intrigues of the court; the plotting and planning to attempt to keep a kingdom stable and from war; to the desperate attempt of King Donal Haldane to obtain a Deryni protector for the crown and the princes of the Haldane family. It almost had me there for a moment, but I'll say no more. Read it and ENJOY!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Long awaited, worth the wait., 28 Dec 2005
I have also waited for this book for a very long time. It did not disappoint me, although I found it quite slow going at first. There is not a huge amount of 'on-stage' action, but the book builds a very complete picture of the surroundings in which Alaric enters the world, and sets the scene well for the sequels.

I had the paperback edition, and was amused to note that the very first 'blurb' comment on the back of the paperback places the story in the overall timeline of Kurtz's world - and gets it completely wrong, stating that it harks back to early times before the persecution of Deryni. When I first read that comment, I wondered whether I had got the wrong book, but I was glad to discover that it was the blurb writer who was mistaken.

I am now waiting eagerly (and, I hope, not as long) for the second and third books in this trilogy; and I confess that I do hope that Kurtz will find it in her to continue to fill out this world further, even after this trilogy. There is still so much potential in this storyline.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Return to the magical world of the Deryni, 6 Feb 2004
This review is from: In the King's Service (Kurtz, Katherine) (Hardcover)
The latest installment in a wonderful series, return to the time before King Kelson and Morgan, Duke of Corwyn, to meet the grandfather and fathers and see the world of Gwynnedd through their eyes.

Many of the characters in later books are seen in their younger day, and others are seen as children or infants. There is not as much magic or ritual as in some of the books, sadly, but still a must have for any serious fans.

I am now waiting in hopes of another book to fill in the gap between the end of this book and Deryni Rising etc.

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