Krondor's Sons
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Krondor's Sons is a series
of fantasy
novels written by Raymond E. Feist
. The books are part of The Riftwar Cycle and set on the fictional world of Midkemia
. The two novels are set between riftwars and explores Midkemia beyond the borders of the Kingdom of the Isles. The main characters are the three sons of Prince of Krondor Arutha ConDoin
, Borric, Erland, and Nicholas. According to Feist, the series was originally meant to be a trilogy, with The Return of the Buccaneer being the third volume. However, following The King's Buccaneer Feist changed publishers, and his new editors wanted a brand-new series rather than a continuation of the old one.
Meanwhile a group of nobles plan to overthrow the Empress of Kesh, ending her bloodline, dividing the court and start a war to tear the Empire of Kesh apart. In the middle of this conflict are the two princes from Krondor, Borric and Erland. When Borric is captured and hears of the plot to kill them both, he escapes and travels back to the court to warn everyone of the traitors' plans.
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Nicholas, third son of Prince Arutha
of Krondor and his squire Harry are sent west to Crydee
to live with Arutha's brother Martin, Duke of Crydee, and to learn more about life outside the palace walls.
Not long after their arrival in Crydee, the town is attacked by unknown forces. The castle is torched, people slaughtered and two noblewomen and several commoners are abducted. Soon they discover that the invaders have come from the Sunset Islands, a pirate stronghold. However, this is more than a simple pirate raid with the cutthroats serving a dark force threatening to end the entire world of Midkemia
, something which Nicholas must confront.
Book series
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of fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
novels written by Raymond E. Feist
Raymond E. Feist
Raymond Elias Feist is an American author who primarily writes fantasy fiction. He is best known for The Riftwar Cycle series of novels and short stories. His books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold over 15 million copies.- Biography :Raymond E...
. The books are part of The Riftwar Cycle and set on the fictional world of Midkemia
Midkemia
Midkemia is a fictional world created by a fantasy role-playing group and popularized by Raymond E. Feist where most of the Riftwar books take place...
. The two novels are set between riftwars and explores Midkemia beyond the borders of the Kingdom of the Isles. The main characters are the three sons of Prince of Krondor Arutha ConDoin
Arutha ConDoin
Arutha conDoin is a fictional character appearing in the novels of Raymond E. Feist. He is a point of view character in Magician and is the protagonist of Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon...
, Borric, Erland, and Nicholas. According to Feist, the series was originally meant to be a trilogy, with The Return of the Buccaneer being the third volume. However, following The King's Buccaneer Feist changed publishers, and his new editors wanted a brand-new series rather than a continuation of the old one.
Prince of the Blood
This novel is about Borric and Erland conDoin's journey to the Empire of Great Kesh and their personal growth.Meanwhile a group of nobles plan to overthrow the Empress of Kesh, ending her bloodline, dividing the court and start a war to tear the Empire of Kesh apart. In the middle of this conflict are the two princes from Krondor, Borric and Erland. When Borric is captured and hears of the plot to kill them both, he escapes and travels back to the court to warn everyone of the traitors' plans.
The King's Buccaneer
The King's Buccaneer features Nicholas conDoin, third son of Prince AruthaArutha ConDoin
Arutha conDoin is a fictional character appearing in the novels of Raymond E. Feist. He is a point of view character in Magician and is the protagonist of Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon...
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Nicholas, third son of Prince Arutha
Arutha ConDoin
Arutha conDoin is a fictional character appearing in the novels of Raymond E. Feist. He is a point of view character in Magician and is the protagonist of Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon...
of Krondor and his squire Harry are sent west to Crydee
Crydee
In the novels of Raymond E. Feist, Crydee is a frontier town situated in the west of Midkemia. The town has been heavily mentioned in the Riftwar Saga and also in slightly in The King's Buccaneer. Crydee was also the primary setting for Magician and was Pug and Tomas’ home town...
to live with Arutha's brother Martin, Duke of Crydee, and to learn more about life outside the palace walls.
Not long after their arrival in Crydee, the town is attacked by unknown forces. The castle is torched, people slaughtered and two noblewomen and several commoners are abducted. Soon they discover that the invaders have come from the Sunset Islands, a pirate stronghold. However, this is more than a simple pirate raid with the cutthroats serving a dark force threatening to end the entire world of Midkemia
Midkemia
Midkemia is a fictional world created by a fantasy role-playing group and popularized by Raymond E. Feist where most of the Riftwar books take place...
, something which Nicholas must confront.