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Epic Fantasy

DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni)

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  • 1970 first published
  • 271 pages
  • ★ 4.2 (6 ratings)
  • 22 editions
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DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) is a 1970 epic fantasy novel by Katherine Kurtz. The story is set in Gwynedd, in the Medieval time period. Readers will find themes of magic and Deryni.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 30 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 22 editions.

It runs to roughly 271 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.

About DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni)

In the kingdom of Gwynedd, the mysterious forces of magic and the superior power of the Church combine to challenge the rule of young Kelson. Now the fate of the Deryni -- a quasi-mortal race of sorcerers -- and, indeed, the fate of all the Eleven Kingdoms, rests on Kelson's ability to quash the rebellion by any means necessary . . . including the proscribed use of magic!
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Themes, setting & tropes

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Setting

  • Gwynedd

Era

  • Medieval time period

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Deryni, Fictional place
  • Magic
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Deryni
  • Science fiction
  • Gwynedd, Imaginery place
  • Epic fantasy
  • Gwynedd, Imaginary place
  • American Fantasy fiction

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Who wrote DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni)?

DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni) was written by Katherine Kurtz and first published in 1970.

What genre is DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni)?

It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.

How long is DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni)?

The median edition has 271 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to DERYNI RISING (Chronicles of the Deryni)?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2), The Path of Daggers and Enchanters' End Game (The Belgariad).

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