Darkspell


Darkspell is a novel by Katharine Kerr published in 1987.

Synopsis

Rhodry is sent into exile by his brother Rhys, the Gwerbret of Aberwyn, and becomes a mercenary soldier called a “silver dagger.” Jill goes with him; they become involved in a dark dweomerman’s plot to steal the Great Stone of the West, a magical gemstone which guides the conscience of Deverry’s king.

Reception

reviewed Darkspell for White [Dwarf (magazine)|White Dwarf] #99, and stated that "if the language is fake-Celtic, why the Old English? I lost heart at this point."

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