The much-awaited fourth book in the Du Lac Chronicles could be read as a stand-alone novel but to really understand the complex web of relationships I recommend starting with the first book.
You also need to brace yourself for some brutal action, as even by Du Lac standards, this has more than its share - from the first page to the last.
The strength of this series is the link back to ancient legends which form a tantalising backdrop as we learn a little more with each book. I particularly like the development of secondary characters, although I must warn readers not to get too fond of any of them!
You also need to brace yourself for some brutal action, as even by Du Lac standards, this has more than its share - from the first page to the last.
The strength of this series is the link back to ancient legends which form a tantalising backdrop as we learn a little more with each book. I particularly like the development of secondary characters, although I must warn readers not to get too fond of any of them!
The Du Lac Prophecy is a future classic, with an ending I'm sure even George R. R. Martin would be proud of. Five out of five stars.
Tony Riches
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Mary Anne Yarde grew up in the southwest of England, surrounded and influenced by centuries of history and mythology. Glastonbury—the fabled Isle of Avalon—was a mere fifteen-minute drive from her home, and tales of King Arthur and his knights were part of her childhood. At nineteen, she married her childhood sweetheart and began a bachelor of arts in history at Cardiff University, only to have her studies interrupted by the arrival of her first child. She would later return to higher education, studying equine science at Warwickshire College. Horses and history remain two of her major passions. Mary Anne Yarde keeps busy raising four children and helping run a successful family business. Find our more at her website and follow her on Twitter @maryanneyarde.
Tony, I'm asking your professional opinion here. Should all series books be written to be able to stand alone so readers can begin with any book in the series? I do understand that reading from the beginning of the series provides deeper insight into the characters’ lives.
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