Reading order · 2 books · 1982 to 1984 · Set in invented worlds
Damar Books in Order
The Damar novels are set in a desert kingdom of magic and horses. The Hero and the Crown tells of Aerin, who becomes a dragon-killer; The Blue Sword, set generations later, follows Harry Crewe, carried off by a desert king.
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Series facts
- Books
- 2
- Published
- 1982 to 1984
- First book
- The Blue Sword
- Latest
- The Hero and the Crown (1984)
- Setting
- Set in invented worlds
- Order
- Story order differs from publication order
The reading order
Every Damar book in publication order, with the story order a switch away. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
2 books · Set in invented worlds
- 1The Blue Sword1982With Harry CreweHarry 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.Buy on Amazon
- 2The Hero and the Crown1984With AerinAerin, the king’s daughter, is rumoured to be the child of a witch and is never quite accepted at court.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Either can be read first. The Blue Sword was published first; The Hero and the Crown is set earlier.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Aerin | Harry Crewe |
|---|---|---|
| 1 The Blue Sword | ·Minor | LLead |
| 2 The Hero and the Crown | LLead |
Characters in the Damar books
3 characters from Robin McKinley’s chart, with the number of Damar books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| AerinKing's daughter who hunts dragons | 2 | The Blue Sword 1982 |
| Harry CreweYoung Homelander woman | 1 | The Blue Sword 1982 |
| CorlathKing of the Hillfolk | 1 | The Blue Sword 1982 |