{"product_id":"9780008182496","title":"Sword of Fire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe celebrated DEVERRY series is an epic fantasy rooted in Celtic mythology that intricately interweaves human and elven history over several hundred years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eThe 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":"Kerr, Katharine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56822801957246,"sku":"9780008182496","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/0325\/6389\/files\/9780008182496.jpg?v=1768558477","url":"https:\/\/paperandword.com\/products\/9780008182496","provider":"Paper and Word","version":"1.0","type":"link"}