AustLit
Latest Issues
AbstractHistoryArchive Description
'Led by Loethar, an ambitious and ruthless tyrant, a terrifying army of mercenaries and renegades from the great southern steppes threaten to overwhelm the Kingdom of Penraven, having already overthrown its two neighbouring realms, leaving a trail of devastation and broken lives in their wake.
'Penraven is Loethar's most desired prize, not only because of its wealth, safe harbour, extensive coastline, and abundant natural resources. This time the tyrant wants more than a crown. Driven by dreams of empire, fuelled by his increasing obsession with magic, Loethar's plan to overthrow King Brennus of Penraven, 9th of the Valisars, was cemented the hour upon when he learned that Brennus possessed the power of coercion.
'All of the Valisar heirs have been blessed down the ages with the sinister ability to bend people entirely to their will and Loethar is convinced that if he consumes these empowered people he will then be imbued with their skills and magics... and be unstoppable.' (Publisher's blurb)
Australian Popular Medievalism
Notes
-
Epigraph: Whatever the dream, no matter how daring or grand, somebody will eventually achieve it. It might as well be you.--Bryce Courtenay.
-
Dedication: For Will McIntosh, Jack McIntosh, Paige Klimentou and Jack Caddy...start walking towards your dreams today.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Sound recording.
Works about this Work
-
[Review] Royal Exile
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 23 no. 1 2009; (p. 62)
— Review of Royal Exile 2008 single work novel -
Creating Memorable Characters: Interview and Discussion with Fiona McIntosh
Astrid Cooper
(interviewer),
2008
single work
interview
— Appears in: The Specusphere , September no. 4 2008; -
Take Three
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Sunday Canberra Times , 19 October 2008; (p. 21)
— Review of Royal Exile 2008 single work novel -
Fantasy with Bite
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 11 October 2008; (p. 27)
— Review of Royal Exile 2008 single work novel -
[Review] Royal Exile
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , July vol. 88 no. 1 2008; (p. 42)
— Review of Royal Exile 2008 single work novel
-
[Review] Royal Exile
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Bookseller + Publisher Magazine , July vol. 88 no. 1 2008; (p. 42)
— Review of Royal Exile 2008 single work novel -
Fantasy with Bite
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 11 October 2008; (p. 27)
— Review of Royal Exile 2008 single work novel -
Take Three
2008
single work
review
— Appears in: Sunday Canberra Times , 19 October 2008; (p. 21)
— Review of Royal Exile 2008 single work novel -
[Review] Royal Exile
2009
single work
review
— Appears in: Fiction Focus : New Titles for Teenagers , vol. 23 no. 1 2009; (p. 62)
— Review of Royal Exile 2008 single work novel -
Creating Memorable Characters: Interview and Discussion with Fiona McIntosh
Astrid Cooper
(interviewer),
2008
single work
interview
— Appears in: The Specusphere , September no. 4 2008;
Awards
- 2008 longlisted The Gemmell Awards — Legend Award