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Thunderlord

expanded novel 2016 Darkover

Record

First published2016
Original language EN
Work typenovel
Canon statusexpanded
First-edition ISBN9780756410544

Synopsis

Set generations after an earlier period of upheaval on Darkover, this novel follows Gwynn, a man who lost his family in that conflict and now seeks revenge against the rival kingdom of Aldaran. His plan hinges on marriage: he seeks out Kyria, a woman whose bloodline carries the rare gift of controlling storms, hoping that a child of theirs will inherit that power and one day be turned against Aldaran. Kyria, drawn by Gwynn's wealth and standing, agrees to the match, but on her journey through the mountains to their wedding at Scathfell she meets Edric, heir to Aldaran, who carries the same dangerous storm-calling gift and has been warned of its perils. Their unexpected connection raises the possibility that two long-hostile kingdoms might be drawn together instead of driven further apart.

Where it sits

Notes

  • Darkover continuation novel by Deborah J. Ross, credited jointly with Marion Zimmer Bradley, continuing the Alton/Hastur/Elhalyn political storyline after Traitor's Sun (1999). Registered Expanded Canon; Core Canon remains the 22 novels published under Bradley's own credited authorship (1958-1999), per this universe's existing scope note.
  • From the series record (Darkover: The Ross Continuation Novels): 6 Darkover continuation novels written by Deborah J. Ross, credited jointly with Marion Zimmer Bradley, 2007-2024. Publisher's own announcement names Arilinn (2024) as the final Darkover novel.

Neighbouring works

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