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DeryniUniverse
universe44 books1970
Historical fantasy and fantasy, tense in tone, about political intrigue, set in medieval and secondary world.
“In the kingdom of Gwynedd, power is at once a sacrament and a heresy.”
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Start with Deryni Rising →
includes The Heirs of Saint Camber, Chronicles of the Deryni, The Histories of King Kelson, Legends of Saint Camber, The Childe Morgan
The Roses of RoazonNovel
Cherith Baldrystandalone novel2004
Dark fantasy, dark in tone, about demons, set in europe.
“Behind the throne of the dukedom, dark forces are at work that will attempt to strip Joscelin of his title and have him banished for heresy.”
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Sword of the Rightful KingNovel
Jane Yolenstandalone novel2003
Adventurous in tone.
A Song for ArbonneNovel
Guy Gavriel Kaystandalone novel1992
Emotional in tone, about music and war.
Shards of EmpireSeries
series2 books1996
About war, set in europe.
“In the tenth century, the center of the world is not Rome, but Byzantium.”
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Start with Shards of Empire →
The RiftwarUniverse
universe44 books1982
Epic fantasy.
“On the world of Midkemia a tear opens in the air itself, a rift hung between stars, and through it march the armies of an empire from another world entirely.”
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Start with Magician →
includes Kelewan Empire, Midkemian Trilogy [UK] / Chaoswar Saga [US], Serpentwar Saga, The Riftwar Legacy, Krondor's Sons, Darkwar Saga, Conclave of Shadows, Legends of the Riftwar