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Start with Daggerspell and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Daggerspell
Book 1 by Katharine Kerr • Published 1986
In the rugged kingdom of Deverry, young Jill travels the long road with her mercenary father and crosses paths with Nevyn, an immortal sorcerer bound by an ancient oath, and exiled lord Rhodry, drawing them all into a...
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Deverry reading order
Ends with The Dragon Revenant
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Book 1:Daggerspell
Katharine Kerr • 1986
In the rugged kingdom of Deverry, young Jill travels the long road with her mercenary father and crosses paths with Nevyn, an immortal sorcerer bound by an ancient oath, and exiled lord Rhodry, drawing them all into a...
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Book 2:Darkspell
Katharine Kerr • 1987
Banished from his brother's court, Rhodry rides the roads as a silver dagger with Jill at his side, unaware that dark dweomer workers are scheming to steal the Great Stone of the West and unbalance Deverry's kingship...
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Book 3:The Bristling Wood
Katharine Kerr • 1989
Civil unrest spreads through Deverry as rival lords maneuver for power, and Jill, Rhodry, and Nevyn find their fates entwined with prophetic visions, elven meddling, and a looming battle that will test loyalties on bo...
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Book 4:The Dragon Revenant
Katharine Kerr • 1990
When Rhodry is kidnapped and taken across the sea to Bardek, Jill and the elven wizard Salamander attempt a perilous rescue, while Nevyn uncovers a master of dark magic whose influence reaches from distant shores back...
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Deverry FAQ
What is the best order to read the Deverry series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Daggerspell.
How many books are in the Deverry series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Deverry series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Deverry series?
New readers should start with Daggerspell, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Deverry series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1986 to 1990.