Publisher Description

Eight kingdoms in danger, an enemy that cannot die... Count Jeddrin has received a grisly message. His son, Filis, is dead, brutally killed by Alured the Black - the first move in his plan to take the eight kingdoms.But Filis managed to send his own message, telling of the dark forces that control Alured, warning of something more than human behind the man's eyes...Meanwhile, Dorrin Verrakai, last of a long line of magelords, must forever leave the home she loves in order to protect powerful magic relics created by her ancestors. For their power is desired both by Alured, and by the dark elves infesting the kingdoms. Searching for answers, her friend and King, Kieri, considers waking the magelords from their ancient slumber...

Notes

The final instalment of the epic fantasy series of kingdoms under threat, politics and magic. Set in the same world as the million-selling Paksenarrion books.

Back Cover

Eight kingdoms in danger, an enemy that cannot die. The reappearance of magery throughout the land has been met with fear and violence. In the kingdom of Lyonya, Kieri, the half-elven, half-human king, struggles to balance the competing demands of his heritage while fighting a deadly threat to his rule: dark elves linked to the rebirth of magic. Meanwhile, in the neighbouring kingdom of Tsaia, ancient artefacts recovered by the former mercenary Dorrin Verrakai may hold the answer to the riddle of magery's return. Yet their presence in Tsaia brings danger to all around them. Dorrin must decide their fate, a decision that will change her in unimaginable ways - and may spell doom or salvation for the entire world. Praise for the Pladin's Legacy series 'Sheer delight' Anne McCaffrey 'Rousing action and intriguing plot twists' Kirkus Reviews 'Hard to put down' SFSite.com

Author Biography

Elizabeth Moon joined the US Marine Corps in 1968, reaching the rank of 1st Lieutenant during active duty. She has also earned degrees in history and biology, run for public office and been a columnist on her local newspaper. She lives near Austin, Texas, with her husband and son.

Review

What sheer delight . . . an engrossing new adventure - Anne McCaffrey on this seriesShe deserves all her success - and more - SCIFI.COMRousing action and intriguing plot twists - KIRKUS REVIEWS

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Long Description

Eight kingdoms in danger, an enemy that cannot die... Count Jeddrin has received a grisly message. His son, Filis, is dead, brutally killed by Alured the Black - the first move in his plan to take the eight kingdoms.But Filis managed to send his own message, telling of the dark forces that control Alured, warning of something more than human behind the man's eyes...Meanwhile, Dorrin Verrakai, last of a long line of magelords, must forever leave the home she loves in order to protect powerful magic relics created by her ancestors. For their power is desired both by Alured, and by the dark elves infesting the kingdoms. Searching for answers, her friend and King, Kieri, considers waking the magelords from their ancient slumber...

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What sheer delight . . . an engrossing new adventure - Anne McCaffrey on this seriesShe deserves all her success - and more - SCIFI.COMRousing action and intriguing plot twists - KIRKUS REVIEWS

Promotional "Headline"

Crown of Renewal is the final instalment in the Paladin's Legacy series - a fantasy epic of kingdoms under threat, politics and magic by fantasy legend Elizabeth Moon

Description for Sales People

Moon has been writing for decades and has a large, dedicated genre fanbase

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