Durian
Durian by Kelly Weisheit, published by Outskirts Press, Incorporated on January 28, 2010, is a 704-page work of fiction that delves into the realms of fantasy. The story follows Shekrah, a young woman whose family has been murdered and home destroyed, forcing her to flee the once-peaceful land of Malia. As she navigates through icy mountains and finds refuge in the kingdom of Durian, she believes she has escaped her past. However, the emergence of a potential threat compels her to confront her former life and reclaim her rightful place as queen.
In this edition, readers will encounter Shekrah’s journey as she teams up with Torian, the determined prince of Durian. Together, they prepare for an impending conflict against a tyrannical empire that threatens their kingdoms. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the struggle to reconcile one’s past while facing present dangers. As armies gather and nightmares resurface, Shekrah and Torian must navigate their intertwined fates, all while striving to protect their realms from invasion.
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Family murdered, home destroyed, young Shekrah is forced to flee her beloved land of Malia. Once the land of her father, King Markus, it has become a place of terror and ruin, crushed by the invading armies of a tyrannical empire. Escaping with nothing but her barren life, she passes through the icy mountains, emerging into the peaceful kingdom of Durian. Here she spends years, past forgotten, thinking herself free. But when a rumor emerges of a possible attack, Shekrah finds herself returning to Malia, the nightmarish land of which she is rightfully queen.
Unexpectedly teaming up with Torian, the tenacious prince of Durian, they try to prepare the kingdom for its defense while narrowly escaping their own deaths and attempting to avoid capture. Armies build, nightmares return, warriors invade, and Shekrah tries to reconcile her past while helping Torian with the present, all in preparation for the war with the fiercest empire ever known.
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