Damar book 1 · 1982
The Blue Sword
Harry Crewe, an orphan living at a remote colonial outpost, is carried off by Corlath, king of the desert Hillfolk, and discovers that she has magic of her own.
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Book facts
- Author
- Robin McKinley
- Series
- Damar, book 1 of 2
- Published
- 1982
- Setting
- Set in invented worlds
- Story order
- Book 2 by the story’s timeline
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
In story order: after The Hero and the Crown.
Who is in The Blue Sword
3 recurring or key characters from Robin McKinley’s chart. Introduces Aerin, Harry Crewe and Corlath.
Lead 1
- Harry CreweFirst appearanceYoung Homelander woman
Major 1
- CorlathFirst appearanceKing of the Hillfolk
Minor and cameo 1
- AerinFirst appearanceKing's daughter who hunts dragons