Deryni book 2 · 1972
Deryni Checkmate
The Church turns against Alaric Morgan and his cousin Duncan, and the young King Kelson must hold his kingdom together.
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Book facts
- Author
- Katherine Kurtz
- Series
- Deryni, book 2 of 16
- Published
- 1972
- Setting
- Set in Gwynedd
- Story order
- Book 11 by the story’s timeline
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
In story order: after Deryni Rising and before High Deryni.
Who is in Deryni Checkmate
3 recurring or key characters from Katherine Kurtz’s chart.
Lead 2
- Kelson HaldaneBoy king of Gwynedd
- Alaric MorganHalf-Deryni duke and Kelson's protector
Major 1
- Duncan McLainHalf-Deryni priest, Morgan's cousin
Also featuring these characters
Other Katherine Kurtz books that share the most characters with Deryni Checkmate.
- The Bishop's Heir1984 · Deryni · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The King's Justice1985 · Deryni · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Quest for Saint Camber1986 · Deryni · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- King Kelson's Bride2000 · Deryni · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon