The Lord-Protector's Daughter
With The Lord-Protector's Daughter, the popular author of the Recluce series offers a fantasy adventure, complete in one volume. It takes place in Tempre, the capital city of Lanachrona on Corus, the world of Modesitt's Corean Chronicles (several hundred years after Soarer's Choice). Mykella. The eldest daughter of the Lord-Protector of Lanachrona, is trying to help her father with the business of running the land. But she discovers that someone is diverting significant sums of money from her father's treasury. One of the ancient soarers appears to Mykella, telling her that she must go to the palace and find her Talent in order to save her land and her world. But she doesn't even know what the threat is. Surely not embezzlement.
But she goes to the ancient and legendary table in the subbasement of the palace and begins to learn things about herself, and about the legends of her world.
From there, matters become more perilous. There are attempts to remove Mykella and her sisters from Tempre by marrying them off to lords in neighboring lands, and fatal — and near-fatal — accidents occur to members of her family and trusted retainers. While Mykella develops a solid idea of who stands behind it all, and begins to reveal her knowledge and try to take action, every attempted solution is used to discredit her. How can she save their father and land? The answer to everything lies in her Talent, if she can survive long enough to use it.
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L. E. Modesitt, Jr.
L. E. Modesitt, Jr. is a name that resonates deeply in the world of science fiction and fantasy, particularly for readers who crave intricate world-building, compelling characters, and philosophical musings woven seamlessly into action-packed narratives. With a career spanning decades, Modesitt’s works explore complex themes of power, morality, and societal structure, all set against the backdrop of expansive universes where every decision ripples out with consequences.
Born in the mid-20th century, Modesitt’s early life was shaped by a love of literature, history, and the natural world. His formal education in political science and economics, coupled with his time as a writer, editor, and even a political assistant, gives his work a layer of intellectual depth rarely seen in speculative fiction. These experiences have contributed to the sharp political and ethical dilemmas that surface in his novels, particularly in his Recluce series, which explores a world governed by the struggle between order and chaos.
Corean Chronicles
The Corean Chronicles follow the fantastic adventures of reluctant hero Alucius and other Talented heroes throughout Corus' troubled history.
Corean Chronicles consists of eight books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
