The Quest for Saint Camber

Young King Kelson has finally put down the Mearan rebellion. He and the other boys who are coming of age are being knighted, and Dhugal, now openly known to be Bishop Duncan’s son, is being legitimized. During the ceremony, Duncan uses his secret Deryni powers, which outs him to those who didn’t know he was Deryni.

After all the ceremonies and feasting are done, Kelson finally has some free time. So he leaves Uncle Nigel in charge of state affairs and sets out with Dhugal, his cousin Prince Conall, and an entourage to look for evidence of what may have happened to Saint Camber a couple of hundred years ago. Kelson keeps seeing visions of his patron saint and hopes to figure out why.

Kelson has no idea Conall, who has always been show more jealous Kelson was the one to inherit the throne, has been making treacherous plans he hopes to initiate while they’re on the quest. Conall wants Kelson’s throne and desires to steal the woman Kelson plans to marry.

When Kelson and Dhugal fall off a cliff, go over a waterfall and wash up in an underground cavern, everyone thinks they’re dead. It looks like Conall has found a way to get everything he wants after all, or will he? show less

Honestly, I'm quite disappointed in this second trilogy. The first two books are extremely lackluster compared to the first trilogy. The third book is not only lackluster, but has a total bummer of an ending that didn't even feel in keeping with the characters Kurtz established. It's almost as if she decided to tell the story of Job instead of Kelson.

This is the conclusion to the 2nd Kelson trilogy. A good part of the political drama of the previous books is wrapped up now, and replaced by Kelson's personal quest to find the resting place of Saint Camber - or perhaps the saint himself. Unfortunately, this book gives the definite impression that there will be more Kelson books to come, but to my knowlege, none were ever written.

right prevails, but once again, Kelson is thwarted in love. His first bride dies, his second intended marries his cousin cause everyone thinks he’s dead. Kelson just can’t win. Wish the series continued.

A truly great series, but the original trilogy is still the best.

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