King Kelson Bride A Novel of the Deryni (Audible Audio Edition) Katherine Kurtz Nick Sullivan Audible Studios Books
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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.
King Kelson Bride A Novel of the Deryni (Audible Audio Edition) Katherine Kurtz Nick Sullivan Audible Studios Books
I had written a dramatically negative review of this novel, but after reading it again just recently, I have to confess that it wasn't as bad as I thought. It's certainly well-written, but seems to lack the gritty texture of previous Deryni novels. I think one of the main problems with this book is that it takes place 3 years after "Quest for Saint Camber." At the end of QSB, the readers are left with a sense of expectation for later action, resolution of the romantic tension between Kelson and Rothana, and the promise of more adventure with Kelson and Dhougal. I thought that Kelson and Dhougal would continue their search for Saint Camber artifacts and that Kelson had put aside his feelings for Rothana in order to seek out the truth. For instance, what was he going to do about that vision he saw riding with Dhougal in the last chapter? Was he going to look in Transha for answers? Were he and Dhougal going to continue their quest? When we return to Gwynnedd, in "King Kelson's Bride," we discover that he hasn't done any of what he promised. Although he has begun to execute some of the laws that would create a new school for the Deryni and obviously continued his study and practice in the occult arts, he seems to have been mired by his longing for Rothana. As if his future has been on hold for 3 years, all because he wouldn't give her up. That is perhaps the greatest disappointment of this novel. Kelson's feelings for Rothana aren't exactly justified because we don't know how he allowed those feelings to linger during the past 3 years. Did he continue to court her, and did she somehow give him hope? Was she indecisive about her feelings also? Was that why she allowed him to cling to her for so long? Another loose end that wasn't tied up in QSB was the mysterious absence of Bishop Arilan when Kelson returned to Rhemuth and confronted Conall and his subsequent reappearance after the duel arcane. Could the mysterious Saint Camber vision have been a product of a very real intervention by a certain agency? I'm also disappointed that Dhougal, Morgan, and Duncan played such limited although relevant roles in KKB. The more characters and actions you add to a story, the more diluted the characterizations become. Sure, action keeps the readers turning pages, but in the end, we turned the pages a little quickly. The pacing was off at the end, too hurried, and the resolution itself was anticlimactic and all too pat. It's a happy ending, I suppose, so different from previous Deryni novels. But it just wasn't up to the level. Although there's hints of more story to be told, in terms of another evil Torenthi plot, the plot isn't as interesting. Since I'm pretty confident that it will all be resolved in due time, I don't much care how it happens. It's also rather strange how Liam started to sound like another familiar 14-year-old king at the end, so mature for his age. Kelson's rise to power was really quite unique. What was interesting about Kelson's Deryni stories were the moral complexities, the constant tests of conscience, the conflict between duty and desire. And there was something special about "Deryni Rising" that isn't quite present in this latest addition to the Deryni universe. It's as if our beloved characters have become secondary to the plot. I guess readers were waiting to find out how Kelson got married, but I think I would have been happier not knowing, instead just hoping, imagining his future, and savoring the special moments in the earlier, historically relevant texts.Product details
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King Kelson Bride A Novel of the Deryni (Audible Audio Edition) Katherine Kurtz Nick Sullivan Audible Studios Books Reviews
Yet again, Katherine Kurtz does a superb job bringing her Medieval-styled world and characters to life. In this volume, Kurtz skillfully weaves political intrigue surrounding the return of King Liam to Torenth with Kelson's inner turmoil over increasing pressure to choose the queen Gwynedd needs. The conflict between Kelson the man, who cannot marry the woman he loves, and Kelson the King, who must marry for the good of his realm, is a poignant one, but given that three years have elapsed since the "Quest for Saint Camber," Kelson's despair is excessive. The first two-thirds of the novel are devoted primarily to the Torenthi angle, contributing numerous plot twists and developments to make for a page-turning tale leading up to an impressive climax. The last third of the book serves as the calm before the final storm, focusing on the arrangement of love-blessed, political marriages. While possibly important to future storylines, the negotiations themselves slow the novel, and it was the undercurrent of danger threatening to erupt which kept me reading. Unfortunately, the final climax failed to match the drama and intensity of its predecessor, offering only a brief skirmish that was quickly subdued. The novel closes with a royal wedding that finally breaks Kelson's bad luck with women (you could say he finally gets lucky!). "King Kelson's Bride" overall was engaging and well written. We are introduced to new characters and reacquainted with old ones, although some which featured prominently in prior novels (Morgan, Duncan, and Dhugal) play small roles here. Of all the characters, Kelson receives the majority of attention and is shown to be extremely capable (too much so for me) he is powerful magically, a skilled negotiator, handsome, honorable, intelligent, perceptive, and popular. He seems too perfect, and I disliked how he manipulated Nigel and Rothana to do what he wanted. Kelson's bride similarly beams perfection, although she came across as quite likable. I must confess to a roguish hope that she might have had a dark side! Quibbles aside, though, this was still a good book!
I had written a dramatically negative review of this novel, but after reading it again just recently, I have to confess that it wasn't as bad as I thought. It's certainly well-written, but seems to lack the gritty texture of previous Deryni novels. I think one of the main problems with this book is that it takes place 3 years after "Quest for Saint Camber." At the end of QSB, the readers are left with a sense of expectation for later action, resolution of the romantic tension between Kelson and Rothana, and the promise of more adventure with Kelson and Dhougal. I thought that Kelson and Dhougal would continue their search for Saint Camber artifacts and that Kelson had put aside his feelings for Rothana in order to seek out the truth. For instance, what was he going to do about that vision he saw riding with Dhougal in the last chapter? Was he going to look in Transha for answers? Were he and Dhougal going to continue their quest? When we return to Gwynnedd, in "King Kelson's Bride," we discover that he hasn't done any of what he promised. Although he has begun to execute some of the laws that would create a new school for the Deryni and obviously continued his study and practice in the occult arts, he seems to have been mired by his longing for Rothana. As if his future has been on hold for 3 years, all because he wouldn't give her up. That is perhaps the greatest disappointment of this novel. Kelson's feelings for Rothana aren't exactly justified because we don't know how he allowed those feelings to linger during the past 3 years. Did he continue to court her, and did she somehow give him hope? Was she indecisive about her feelings also? Was that why she allowed him to cling to her for so long? Another loose end that wasn't tied up in QSB was the mysterious absence of Bishop Arilan when Kelson returned to Rhemuth and confronted Conall and his subsequent reappearance after the duel arcane. Could the mysterious Saint Camber vision have been a product of a very real intervention by a certain agency? I'm also disappointed that Dhougal, Morgan, and Duncan played such limited although relevant roles in KKB. The more characters and actions you add to a story, the more diluted the characterizations become. Sure, action keeps the readers turning pages, but in the end, we turned the pages a little quickly. The pacing was off at the end, too hurried, and the resolution itself was anticlimactic and all too pat. It's a happy ending, I suppose, so different from previous Deryni novels. But it just wasn't up to the level. Although there's hints of more story to be told, in terms of another evil Torenthi plot, the plot isn't as interesting. Since I'm pretty confident that it will all be resolved in due time, I don't much care how it happens. It's also rather strange how Liam started to sound like another familiar 14-year-old king at the end, so mature for his age. Kelson's rise to power was really quite unique. What was interesting about Kelson's Deryni stories were the moral complexities, the constant tests of conscience, the conflict between duty and desire. And there was something special about "Deryni Rising" that isn't quite present in this latest addition to the Deryni universe. It's as if our beloved characters have become secondary to the plot. I guess readers were waiting to find out how Kelson got married, but I think I would have been happier not knowing, instead just hoping, imagining his future, and savoring the special moments in the earlier, historically relevant texts.
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