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Overview: S E Turner is a life-long enthusiast of epic fantasy that borders on the believable. With an abundance of historical research weaved through the pages, this promises to be an engaging and immersive experience.
The Kingdom of Durundal is foremost a series, and involves the same central characters throughout. The books can be read independently of each other, and as a stand alone. However, to get the flow of the story, it is best to start at the beginning with ‘A Hare in the Wilderness’ and read through the series in order. That way, you understand how the characters develop – and how their lives interweave.
Genre: Fiction > Sci-Fi/Fantasy
1. A Hare in the Wilderness
They persecuted her as a child. Now they have to face her as a woman.
In the house of Gnaeus, a daughter is born, though when a mysterious mark appears on her face – the father rejects her. Scorned and isolated by those at court, she grows up in the shadows, unaware of the tragic events that caused the defect in the first place.
Unwavered by kinship and severing all ties, Gnaeus strips away his daughter’s identity, removes her from court and banishes her to the wilderness forever.
Cast out with her mother, they find sanctuary with the clans. Here she forges a new life, learning new skills, gathering knowledge and finding love. No one can harm her again this far north. No one knows who she is. Until the day an old enemy appears on the horizon.
Now a grown woman, and a formidable warrior, she knows she must defeat this enemy and seek the truth. That she is Ajeya, Crown Princess of Ataxata, heir to the subject kingdoms of Ataxata and all the colonies of the southern most territories. Because if she fails – she will remain as the forgotten heir forever …
2. A Wolf in the Dark:
They say there are no such things as monsters…but they are wrong…very wrong. When General Domitrius Corbulo launches a brutal attack on Castle Dru in Durundal, the intent is to seize the Seal of Kings for his master – though with the aid of the Imperial Army, he slaughters everyone inside, including the king and queen. Incredibly, the young Prince Lyall escapes and runs for his life through an ancient, disused tunnel – but he is about to discover more than he ever thought possible; events that will change his life forever. Some are harrowing, others are beyond belief, but he never loses sight of his past. As he approaches adulthood, he is pulled in two directions, and has to choose which path to take. The question is: will he remain where he is – or will he seek vengeance and regain his rightful place on the throne?
3. A Leopard in the Mist:
Cornelius has returned from exile to reclaim his birthright and take back control of the empire. Offering a peace treaty with the clans, he approaches Namir, an adversary from old, with whom he seeks to make amends.
However, the clan is suspicious of Cornelius. Concerned that his intentions are not entirely honourable. Worried that his agenda is the same as the emperor before him; steeped with motives in a lust for power to bring down the Kingdom of Durundal forever.
Despite the protests from his wife and the rest of the clan, Namir accepts the proposal and ventures to Ataxata to sign the agreement. Though when he doesn’t return – suspicions are heightened and they fear the worst. Now the clans will risk everything in a race against time to find the chieftain and save the future of his kingdom.
4. A Stag in the Shadows:
Saskia remembers when the soil of Durundal hummed with peace, and the future of the kingdom brimmed with prosperity.
But everything changed the night her home was attacked.
On the orders of the ruthless King Segan Hezekiah, she finds herself imprisoned in a tower awaiting a fate worse than death, her father has been taken to the dark labyrinths of the mine to dig for gold, and her people are forced to work in the adjoining grounds. The only person with the power to help is locked up in the mines alongside her father, and anyone who disobeys the king, or tries to escape, is targeted and killed.
As danger lurks at every turn and guards prowl every corner, Saskia feels more helpless than ever … but is she?
Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Saskia has yet to discover what she is capable of.
5. A Moth in the Flames
Being born from a sorceress is supposed to be a blessing not a curse – and The Fates have instructed the daughter of Mawi to change the course of history.
Banished to Tarragon Island to hone her craft, Sansara is the chosen one – and the challenges are intense. Facing dangers, isolation, and hidden magic, the struggle can be too much for a woman on her own. So when the mysterious Raoul is shipwrecked on her island, she is torn between their strong connection and the sense that something feels very wrong.
But the Fates are watching closely, because Sansara has the future of the kingdom on her shoulders. In the end, with everything against her, can she fulfil the prophecy?
6. Sorceress of the Sapphire
Starting some sixteen years from where the last series ended, the Sorceress of the Sapphire introduces an incredible cast of new characters, as well as bringing back some of the treasured familiar ones. The setting is Castle Dru in Durundal, and the family are preparing for a celebration – but no one could foresee the rancour that would lead to a tragic turn of events.
For in the midst of this royal pageant – two young girls are abducted and whisked away without a trace. Though before he flees the scene, the Shadow King puts a curse on the entire castle and disfigures all the inhabitants – all except one. Now it is up to the lone survivor to seek out the perpetrator and bring the girls back – alive.
Armed with a sword, a horse, and his faithful wolfhound at his side; this brave young man must now f
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