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Author: Katherine Kurtz
Publisher: Ace
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

31 reviews
Sales Rank: 272448

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 4.2 x 1.3

ISBN: 0441012094
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780441012091
ASIN: 0441012094

Publication Date: December 30, 2004
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
In this first book of an all-new Deryni trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Kurtz takes readers back in time--before King Kelson's bride...before King Kelson's birth... when the magical Deryni blood was sought by the most powerful men and women in the kingdom of Gwynedd. Back when a man named Donal ruled over all.

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4 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Lady... October 6, 2008
In the King's Service is a beautiful precursor to the Kelson/Alaric books, tying in with the earlier books (pre-harrowing) and the books following Brion's death and Kelson's reign. The introduction to Alaric's parents and to Vera, Duncan's mother, and the tightly interwoven relationships is very well carried out. I also liked the presentation of Richard, destined to be future father of Kelson's bride.
Since I have already read Childe Morgan, I look forward to the third volume in this series.

3 out of 5 stars

Less than should be expected of Kurtz March 2, 2008
In the King's Service
Childe Morgan

While these books introduce us to the early lives of King Kelson, Alaric Morgan and Duncan McClain, they don't have the level of intrigue that make her Camberian and Deryni cycle of books so good. There is some intrigue but it very minor to the story.

If you are a big fan of Katherine Kurtz, as I am, these books are worth adding to your library if only to provide background to her grand drama.

5 out of 5 stars

Practical Magic October 11, 2007
Since the series debuted there has been magic in two worlds, Katheryn Kurtz' Deryni eleventh century and here on earth, and even though I have grown older Morgan remains young and vital. Very vital, he's just getting around to being born in this newest gift from Ms Kurtz. Some stories fade as they go along, others take a terrible turn for the worst...(Anita Blake) and some just drift off, but not with the firm hand of Ms Kurtz on the rudder. There's murder, intrigue, plots, counter plots and magic aplenty and in all of the complex story line one thing holds true, Morgan is all Morgan.

I am a bit smug, I started way back when this was an L. Sprague De Camp/ Lin Carter recuritment project. Some guys just know how to pick a winner. The Deryni will delight, amaze and enthrall you and in the thirty-seven years I have been following the saga I have but one complaint...I can read'em faster than she can write them.

Get this book. Of course you'll have to read all of the novels in the series so why not just buy all of them now? I know that's a lot of money but you'll think it cheap once you've read. Then you'll join the ranks of the faithful, waiting, watching and wanting until the next book comes out. But wait there is a new book, Childe Morgan and by the time you've finished it the rest will be there.

5 out of 5 stars

Terrific June 18, 2007
I couldn't give this book five stars if I compared it to some of her best books. But comparing it to every other fantasy book out there, Kurtz's book shines, as always. If I could ask for improvement it would be for a little more intricate, a little more subtle court intrigue and more adventure. I like the twists and turns of Kurtz's novels. Delightful read.

4 out of 5 stars

In the King's Service January 22, 2007
For those of us who loved the first three Deryni books, this is a wonderful chance to meet Alaric Morgan's parents and King Kelson's father and grandfather. The book is well written and thoroughly enjoyable, as all of Ms. Kurtz' books are, but not recommended for first time readers of the Deryni Saga. It is slow moving and a little short on action but great on character development and background. If you loved the story of Alaric Morgan and King Kelson, you will enjoy finding out how they got there.

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