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Synopsis
Princess Torina lives a charmed life in the Kingdom of Archeld. Then her father, King Kareed, seizes the peaceful kingdom of Bellandra--and its legendary sword, rumored to be able to defeat any enemy. On his return, he offers Torina two gifts: a beautiful crystal and the defeated king's son, Landen, as a slave. Both prove to be more precious than she could ever imagine, for with them Torina makes two discoveries: She is a seer, able to glimpse the future in her crystal, and Landen is not a servant but a peer, a noble spirit who matches her in wits, humor and character. But all is not well in Archeld. Beneath the seemingly orderly surface lurk greed, revenge, and plot's against the king's life. Fingers point to Landen, but Torina cannot believe he would harm her or her family. Can she use her new found powers to save her beleaguered kingdom? Or must the seer take up the sword?
Is The seer and the sword appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 12 and up.
A princess discovers prophetic powers and bonds with an enslaved prince after her father's violent conquest. Contains themes of war, slavery, political intrigue, and assassination plots but without graphic violence.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include slavery, war, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A sheltered princess must use newfound magical abilities to save her kingdom while learning the truth about her father's conquest.