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Synopsis
The Elder Isles, located in what is now the Bay of Biscay off the the coast of Old Gaul, are made up of ten contending kingdoms, all vying with each other for control. At the centre of much of the intrigue is Casmir, the ruthless and ambitious king of Lyonnesse. His beautiful but otherworldly daughter, Suldrun, is part of his plans. He intends to cement an alliance or two by marrying her well. But Suldrun is as determined as he and defies him. Casmir coldly confines her to the overgrown garden that she loves to frequent, and it is here that meets her love and her tragedy unfolds. Political intrigue, magic, war, adventure and romance are interwoven in a rich and sweeping tale set in a brilliantly realized fabled land.
Is Lyonesse appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this classic fantasy contains political intrigue, war, tragedy, and romance with moderate sexual content. The story explores themes of parental cruelty, confinement, and loss.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include parental abuse, captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the defiant princess standing up to her ruthless father and the sweeping tale of magic, romance, and kingdoms at war.