King of the Dead
Book two of the award-winning Lens of the World trilogy, this volume finds the dwarflike Nazhuret a modest and fastidious lens grinder. Although he could have chosen an exalted and wealthy life as a noble member of the court, he wishes to live in humble and undisturbed poverty with his lady Arlin. But the ordinary life that Nazhuret wants is abruptly shattered when a vicious attack by paid assassins forces him to run.
With possible enemies on all sides, the only place to go is the neighboring kingdom of Rezhmia, where Nazhuret has an ancient blood-tie. However, he finds that Rezhmia is no safe haven, for dark clouds are gathering there, intent on destruction of the homeland of Nazhuret's heart.
Evil tidings, treacherous family members and powerful sorcery threaten to overtake him, but Nazhuret must survive for the sake of those he loves.
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R. A. MacAvoy
Roberta Ann MacAvoy (born 1949) is an American fantasy and science fiction author. Several of her books draw on Celtic or Taoist themes. She won the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 1984.
Lens of the World
Lens of the World trilogy is also known as Nazhuret of Sordaling series.
Lens of the World consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
