THE BASTARD PRINCE [Paperback]

Katherine Kurtz (Author)

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• Paperback
• Publisher: Del Rey (1994)
• ASIN: B000OVGT50
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Best of the Best, November 2, 2000

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"haplo2112" (Auburn, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bastard Prince (Heirs of Saint Camber) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have been a devoted fan of this series since my aunt sent me the Bishops heir as a Christams Present when I 13. I opened that book and saw that this was just the latest in a well established series. Well being just a bit Obsessive complusive about reading things inorder I went and bought the entire series leading up to it, well after a few months anyway it takes a while to get up that kinda money when you don't even have a job yet ;>. I have been hooked ever since...In fact the huges lags of time between books in this series are one of the more fustrating things in life. With each book Kurtz proves why it take so long though, and this was the greatest of them all. I was totally Obsessed with this one when a read it a few years back. When I got the end, I just about cried because the book was that good, and the story that moving, and the fact I was going to now have to wait 4 years + most likely to see its like again. Thankfully Terry Goodkind came along and helped me pass the time somewhat. So basically, if you love fantasy and you read Eddings, Goodkind, Jordan, and Martin read this read the whole thing yo will not be dissapointed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good continuation of the Deryni Saga, January 1, 1998

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[e-mail] (Pana, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bastard Prince (Heirs of Saint Camber) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book continues the fine tradition of the Deryni Saga of Katherine Kurtz. Having been hooked on Ms. Kurtz's books for some time, this one was not a disappointment. Although I do not always agree with turns of the plot, Ms. Kurtz always has a surprise waiting for the reader. It is this suspense, and bringing of the characters to life, that makes her books special and The Bastard Prince continues in this tradition. Rhys Michael has been king for eight years, under the tight control of the regents which ruled during his childhood. Faced with a challenge from Miklos, a prince of Torenth, and claimant to his crown, Rhys Michael accepts his challenge. Not only must the young king contend with his rival, but also his domineering regents, and newfound Deryni powers of the Haldane legacy, which must be kept a secret until the time is right. A very good continuation of the Deryni saga. Can't wait for the next one to be published.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be Ready for Tears, December 27, 2002

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S. K. Leggate "Sunni" (Fernley, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bastard Prince (Heirs of Saint Camber) (Mass Market Paperback)

A great book, but a tear jerker. Kartherine Kurtz has always had a knack for making her characters real and loveable, and this novel is no exception. Her character development and description is simply amazing as always.

The story outlines Gwynedd's growing difficulty with their Torenthi neighbor, and the threat that an illigitimate heir to the Torenthi throne poses. The ending is a shocker, especially since Mrs. Kurtz has a goal of always keeping her readers guessing. She has reached her goal yet again. It is my hope that the story will continue even further yet.