{"product_id":"sword-of-fire-by-katharine-kerr","title":"Sword of Fire by Katharine Kerr","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe celebrated DEVERRY series is an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Kerr is an excellent writer, her stories live and breathe – exciting, unpredictable, and engaging in equal measure.’\u003cbr\u003eMark Lawrence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bards are the people's voice – and their sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll over the kingdom of Deverry, the common people are demanding a change that will wrest power from the landed aristocracy: reform of the corrupt law courts. In the city of Aberwyn, the situation catches fire when the authorities allow the death of a bard from a hunger strike rather than hear the people’s protest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut things haven’t always been this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlyssa, a student and protégé of the bard who gave his life, discovers evidence that may overthrow the system that keeps her people downtrodden – in an ancient tome hidden far away. Though there are powerful lords who will kill anyone who threatens their privileges, and the road is full of the unknown – dragons, royalty, secrets and more –  Alyssa volunteers to make the dangerous journey and bring back the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA chance encounter with a rough but handsome stranger, a riot in the streets and Alyssa charges into her mission whether she’s ready or not.\u003cbr\u003e The time has come to burn away injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first novel of an epic fantasy trilogy introduces new readers to the beloved and bestselling world of Deverry while delighting fans of Kerr. A tale of uprising and empowerment that blends magic, politics, and adventure in an unforgettable setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42303187648586,"sku":"5123ah","price":11.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/5123ah_6aad3801-4d04-41ff-b051-e4ccae6dc45a.jpg?v=1765918456","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/sword-of-fire-by-katharine-kerr","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}