The Chronicles of the Deryni Author:Katherine Kurtz once the Deryni had ruled Gwynedd but their abuses led to their overthrow by the humans, thanks to the aid os Saint chan=mber of Culdi. a Deryni himself. For centuries since then,the Deryni have bee outcast-their supranormal powers of mind reading and magic outlawed by the CHurch and their race anathema. But now,with the assassination of King Br... more »ion, there are Deryni who hope to see their kind regain the throne and restore the tyranny they enjoyed. They are led by Charissa,a deryni soceress of tremendous powers,overweening ambition and deadly ruthlessness. Only one man stands between her and the throne. Duke Alaric Morgan, Advisor to the King, and a Deryani sworn to bring King Brion"s young heir Kelson to his rightful coronation. In a mealstrom of intrigue and brewing war, as CHarissa conspires on one side and anti-DeryniChurch factions threaten fromthe other, morgan must help the young Kelson gain-and keep-his throne...and prepare for the climatic battle by magic that will ultimately determine the fate of the Kingdom.« less