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Daggerspell

The Deverry Series, Book 1

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Daggerspell

By: Katharine Kerr
Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart
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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 selfish young lord caused the death of two innocent lovers. Then and there he vowed never to rest until he'd righted that wrong - and laid the foundation for the lives of Jill and all those whom she would hold dear: her father, the mercenary soldier Cullyn; the exiled berserker Rhodry Maelwaedd; and the ancient and powerful herbman Nevyn, all bound in a struggle against darkness...and a quest to fulfill the destinies determined centuries ago.

Here in this newly revised edition is the incredible novel that began one of the best-loved fantasy series in recent years - a tale of bold adventure and timeless love, perilous battle, and pure magic. For long-standing fans of Deverry and those who have yet to experience this exciting series, Daggerspell is a rare and special treat.

©1986; 1993 Katharine Kerr (P)2018 Tantor Classics Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Magic Mythology

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I loved the books, and love this narration! I was so glad to see this on audible.

Excellent listen

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The narrator was a bit too slow for my liking so I had to speed it up just a smudge. Other than that it was highly enjoyable. Recommend

a classic fantasy. Well told and a great listening

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loved every minute. Great story, great narration. I hope the entire series will eventually be available on audio books.

superb all round

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The whole story draws you in almost from the beginning. The characters develop over many stories. Nevyn is such a fantastic idea. Living for hundreds of years to fix a problem he created. I can't wait for the other books to come. I bought the first four when I saw them become available. The narrator is a woman, I read these books with a male voice in my head. When I started listening, I was concerned that it wouldn't be as good but I have quickly come round to enjoying the narration. Everyone I recommended to these novels loved them, I recommend them now.

One of my all time favourites on Audible!

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The story of Jill, a mercenary's daughter born to the dweomer (magic), opens the first book in the atmospheric Deverry series. but it isn't the start of the story.

That begins in a past life 400 years earlier, when her lover abandons her to a dreadful fate. Nevyn the Dweomermaster lives on, bound by a vow that he won't rest until he has healed the souls he harmed as they are reincarnated over and over again.

Daggerspell is a warm, muktilayered story that manages to blend emotional intelligence with great action sequences and rich world building.

Evocative, atmospheric fantasy

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