From Library Journal
The war between Light and Darkness in the world of Deverry reaches a critical stage as the Dark Council moves against three people whose fates are linked with the world's destiny. This sequel to Daggerspell and Darkspell continues a complex story of a love triangle that spans time and space as Prince Rhodri of Eldidd, the warrior-woman he loves, and a mage who shares their karmic burden seek to unravel their tragic past. This Celtic-based fantasy is recommended for libraries owning the previous titles.-- JCCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Against the passionate sweep of Deverrian history, the powerful wizard Nevyn has lived for centuries, atoning for the sins he committed in his youth. Now, with so much of his work at stake, Nevyn discovers that the Dark Council has been quietly interfering with the already tangled politics of war-torn Eldidd. Their evil webs are nearly spun before Nevyn, with all the power at his command, even realizes there's a war of magic destroying his world.

Katharine Kerr's enthralling tales Daggerspell and Darkspell introduced readers to the kingdom of Deverry, a world where ancient gods gamble with he fates of nations, and where the souls of men and women persist beyond death. Now the dazzling fantasy saga continues with The Bristling Wood, a vast and intricate tapestry of conflict, intrigue, and high magic that transcends the bounds of time and space.

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