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Camber the Heretic (The Legends of Camber of Culdi) Kindle Edition

by Katherine Kurtz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 3 of 3: The Legends of Camber of Culdi

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In the kingdom of Gwynedd, a hero faces an inquisition that could destroy his magical race, in a novel of the Deryni by a New York Times–bestselling author.

In the medieval kingdom of Gwynedd, strife has long existed between the human population and the Deryni, a powerful race of magic-users. For more than a decade, a fragile peace has held under the rule of King Cinhil. The former monk reluctantly ascended the throne with the help of Camber of Culdi, Gwynedd’s most revered Deryni lord, who in turn sacrificed his identity and physical form for the good of all people, earning sainthood in the process. But now Cinhil is dying, and a dark cloud is descending upon the land.

The king’s heir is a mere boy of twelve, and the malevolent regents who will rule until young Alroy comes of age are determined to eliminate all Deryni. Suddenly, the future of Gwynedd hangs in the balance, and Camber—once adored as a saint, but now reviled as a heretic—must find a way to protect his people before everything and everyone he loves is destroyed in the all-consuming flames of intolerance and hate.

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Praise for the Deryni Novels
“Kurtz is queen of the proliferating fantasy subgenre that adds a magical element to dynastic historical romances. . . . [She possesses] a rare craftsmanship with narrative exposition that is also dramatic and moving.” —Publishers Weekly on The Quest for Saint Camber

“The Deryni chronicles have more to them than most of the ilk.” —Kirkus Reviews on Saint Camber

“Kurtz’s love of history lets her do things with her characters and their world that no non-historian could hope to do.” —Chicago Sun-Times on The Bishop’s Heir

About the Author

Katherine Kurtz was born in Coral Gables, Florida, during a hurricane. She received a four-year science scholarship to the University of Miami and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. Medical school followed, but after a year she decided she would rather write about medicine than practice it. A vivid dream inspired Kurtz’s Deryni novels, and she sold the first three books in the series on her first submission attempt. She soon defined and established her own sub-genre of “historical fantasy” set in close parallels to our own medieval period featuring “magic” that much resembles extrasensory perception.

While working on the Deryni series, Kurtz further utilized her historical training to develop another sub-genre she calls “crypto-history,” in which the “history behind the history” intertwines with the “official” histories of such diverse periods as the Battle of Britain (Lammas Night), the American War for Independence (Two Crowns for America), contemporary Scotland (The Adept Series, with coauthor Deborah Turner Harris), and the Knights Templar (also with Harris).

In 1983, Kurtz married the dashing Scott MacMillan; they have a son, Cameron. Until 2007, they made their home in Ireland, in Holybrooke Hall, a mildly haunted gothic revival house, They have recently returned to the United States and taken up residence in a historic house in Virginia, with their five Irish cats and one silly dog. (The ghosts of Holybrooke appear to have remained behind.)

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01AYTUQ00
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy (March 8, 2016)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2016
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4093 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 612 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #440,494 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,009 in Alternative History
- #1,691 in Alternate History Science Fiction (Books)
- #2,066 in Historical Fantasy (Kindle Store)

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Patrick Adams

Fantastic, challenging read

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016

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I read the Camber series as a kid, and loved the books. Over the years I lost a few of them, or lent them out never to be returned. I now have a 13 yr old son who reads voraciously. He was looking for a more challenging read. I remembered these from my childhood, and bought the Legends of Camber of Culdi series for him. Of course I get to read them first. There is a heavy religious overtone to these books, but not in a bad way. The books combine priests and bishops with earls, nobles, and kings, all in a setting reminiscent of the middle ages. There is political intrigue, strong character development, and a dash of magic thrown in. My son has already told me they are what he was looking for, definitely a more challenging read. For anyone who loves fantasy books with great character development, I highly recommend the Legends of Camber of Culdi series.

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Nicki

Gwenyedd and the Deryni are both Familiar and Mysterious. Great to Immerse Yourself in for Awhile, and Return to Again.

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2015

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I have been a fan of the Deryni series of books since the late 1970's, when the first one appeared. Now, forty years later, I am thoroughly enjoying rereading the entire series from start to most current. I love mysteries but more so science fiction. The author creates an alternative world with 2 primary races of being, one human and one human with some magical abilities. All is set in a Middle Ages style time period complete with Kings, Knights, Bishops and pawns. The books are the story of the royal Haldane family, their highs and lows and how the land they ruled was effected by both human and Deryni personages throughout their history. The author develops a wonderful realm that is both familiar and a little mysterious due to the magical abilities of the Deryni characters. A wonderful read.

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C. Novack

Whoa

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023

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Kurtz doesn't pull punches in this final book describing why "Beware Deryni! Here lies danger!!" Seeing the world around the characters we've come to care about descend into the chaos that we knew had to occur was maddening in its inexorability, yet satisfying in its thoroughness.

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2016

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This review is really for all 3 of the books in this trilogy; I tend to gulp them down, one after the other. This is my 3rd or 4th rereading. I love all the Deryni books, but these 3 are particularly beautiful. Katherine Kurtz writes the most beautiful, touching and mystical rituals. I've sometimes wondered if they are as moving to someone who doesn't have the experience of Roman Catholic rites (especially in Latin). On the other hand, are they as thrilling to someone who hasn't studied magical ritual?
Kurtz' blending of the two just feels so right. And then combined with action, intrigue, memorable characters and the Medieval/fantasy setting... I can't get enough.

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Elizabeth A. Carleton

Get Them!

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016

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I have had the paperback versions of all the Camber/Deryni books for years and have been waiting impatiently for them to come out on Kindle. These are a great read. I recommend all of Katherine Kurtz's Camber/Deryni books if you have a love of past times, romance, intrigue, and adventure!

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018

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I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and the other series related to it. Well thought out plots and transitions that have stimulated my imagination. Thank you Katherine!

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jeannie campbell

Addition to my collection

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2018

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Item was delivered on time and was as described. This was an addition to my Deryni collection.

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016