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A very enjoyable conclusion to an excellent trilogy in Kurtz's larger Deryni series. Some readers may flinch at some of the threads she left untied, though I haven't yet read King Kelson's Bride, so maybe Kurtz ties off a few more there. Mostly the plot moves along, becoming a real page-turner in places. Her world is realistic, gritty, and vivid. Sometimes her characters could use a little more development, but we get to see both Kelson and his royal cousin evolve through the trilogy. The way she jumps around time between trilogies sometimes stunts what could otherwise be more character development. There are object lessons in tolerance, coexistence, etc., that remain (perhaps unfortunately?) relevant today. Overall a good fantasy series, and this trilogy ties The Heirs of Saint Camber as my favorite. A good read!