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View all 8 comments. The descendant, Cinhill, does not want to accept his heritage and tries to convince Camber and his men that he remains a monk. But the characters are well done, the world building is deep, and the read is satisfying.
nerds of a feather, flock together: Reading Deryni: Camber of Culdi
When Camber learned that Cinhil Haldane, a descendant of the previous kings, still lived, he realized that the only hope for the kingdom lay in overthrowing Imre and restoring Cinhil to the throne.
Oct 25, Elle rated it it was ok Shelves: I loved Katherine Kurtz’ Deryni books when I first read them back in the seventies. Trivia About Camber of Culdi Sadly, by the time the third trilogy came out, the magic was gone – almost literally.
As the fighting comes to an end, Camber crowns Cinhil as King of Gwynedd. But then two events occur simultaneously: This is what I would consider a classic fantasy story. Now, from what I understand, this is not a new book. When his son is poisoned by an unwitting assassin, the furious prince uses his powers to locate and kill the murderer.
I admit I have only really gotten into the fantasy genre within the last two culdu, and I am so happy that I did! Counter to my memory, there’s almost no magic in this book. Except the new-king was annoying, and unmonklike while supposed to be super-monkish. This is a great book for all ages.
It’s a story we’ve all read before more than oncebut this time Definitely a fantasy story that withstands the test of time. His dream of justice and amicable relations between the Camber was the greatest of the Deryni—that race of men who were gifted with arcane mental powers that set them above normal humans. Rhys recruits the assistance of Father Joram MacRorieand the two of them determine that Cinhil is one of five monks living in seclusion in various religious houses throughout the realm.
Now the latest Deryni king, Imre, came to the throne too young and is cajber cruel and brutal, especially to non-Deryni. May 11, James Swenson rated it really liked it.
Camber of Culdi
The patron sends men to find out if this descendant of the old Haldane kings is actually alive. Saint Camber and Camber the Heretic. Views Read Edit View history. I think the Camber books and the Heirs of Camber books are some of Katherine’s strongest work.
I also have no tolerance for cardboard cutout villains, and that’s the only kind of villain to be found in these pages the gay pedophile villain, the crazy incestuous sibling villains, the power-hungry-for-no-given-reason villain.
Refresh xamber try again. This page was last cambr on 15 Octoberat The whole series is a must read. Although sometimes their interests align, these two races are more often in conflict. The Deryni world is influenced by 10th, 11th, cuuldi 12th England, Scotland, and Wales and the story takes place in the kingdom of Gwynedd. Standard cast of characters including the helpful priest and nobleman willing to cwmber up to the king.
These unrelated events setting off a chain reaction which forces Camber of Culdi to contemplate betraying his ruling monarch and, perhaps, the Deryni race itself! I saw her point, and I dislike fictional politics, but I liked these books anyway.