King's Dragon

by Kate Elliott · 1988

King's Dragon, the first volume of Kate Elliott's Crown of Stars series, is an epic fantasy set in an alternate Europe where civil war erupts between King Henry of Wendar and his sister Sabella. As the kingdom fractures, it also faces raids from the inhuman Eika and supernatural threats such as the resurrected Lost Ones and dark spirits. Two innocent protagonists are drawn into the conflict, navigating political intrigue, war, and magical forces that threaten humanity's survival. The novel blends dark, immersive world‑building with theological overtones, offering a slow‑burn, richly detailed saga of power, destiny, and the clash between mortal politics and cosmic forces.