This is book six of the Corean Chronicles. This is more like
the end of the beginning of the series.
The plot sets the stage for the first three books. Dainyl discovers the extent of his known
powers and Mykel discovers he has talent.
Although this book appears to offer closure to the roots of
the first three books, one wonders if it does.
I am currently reading Lord Protector's Daughter which seems to follow
Mykel's family line although generations later. If a saga is making money why not continue
to expand it's nature.
The impact of differing goals is clearly illustrated. The lander's desire for gold to the
exclusion of all else and the alector's obsession with power are both examples
of overwhelming greed rather than two different goals.
In my repetitive closing on Modesitt's books, I am an
admitted admirer of Modesitt's style and work.
There is a common thread of honor and responsibility through his
work. His characters struggle to
maintain their core identities and to remain truly humble in spite of
increasing power.
I highly recommend.
This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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