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King Cinhil is dead and his sons are too young to rule. A group of advisiors strip Camber, his family, and the rest of the Deryni of their lands, making them outlaws. Only Prince Javan, 2nd son to Cinhil, sees the ploy for what it is, a chance for the church and the council to rule his country. With only the help of a handful of Deryni, Javan must once again try to rescue his families Kingdom from the hands of the tryants .
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Plot & Themes

Composition of Book Descript. of chases or violence 20%planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives 40%Feelings, relationships, character bio/development 20%Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places 20% Tone of book    -   very upbeat FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?    -   fantasy world/fantasy past Political power play    -   Yes Political plotlets    -   saving govt/kingdom from external overthrow Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character

Identity:    -   Male Profession/status:    -   Prince/Nobleman/King Age:    -   a kid If magical mental powers:    -   mind reading    -   is very quick    -   can read emotions

Setting

Terrain    -   Forests Earth setting:    -   during "Tolkien" (fairytime) times Takes place on Earth?    -   Yes

Writing Style

Accounts of torture and death?    -   explicit references to torture How much dialogue?    -   mostly dialog

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