Synopsis of “Darius Prince of Legend”, By L-M Owens
The Kingdom of Scottshire has known peace and prosperity for generations, but change is on the wind. A deal made between a wizard and a peasant girl unleashes a catastrophic chain of events on the unsuspecting King and his people. Caught off guard by an old enemy, the people of Scottshire are unable to defend themselves against a new and unconventional kind of warfare. Under constant attack, King Adrik is faced with the horrible truth that he must abandon the search for his young son and concentrate on defending his kingdom. The cost of war has diminished Scottshire’s resources leaving the entire kingdom desperate for a savior.
Darius prince of Legend is an Arthurian style tale, imaginations will soar through adventures with the young prince, a wizard and dragons. This is an entertaing book and releases the mind from the daily grind.
Excerpt
Adrik was at a loss, there was no one to help him fend off the easterners who where terrorizing his kingdom. His people were starving and there was only a few hundred euries left in the royal treasury. The King was heartbroken. All he wanted to do was love and enjoy his son. He wanted to get to know the boy who was taken from him all those years before but he couldn’t. He had to do something, and do it fast or his kingdom would fall into the hands of the easterners and their evil king.
Professional Reviews
Darius Prince of Legend
This is a very well written story. It is quite a fairytale full of imagery and interesting characters. In a kingdom named Scottshire, a king and a queen have a son named Adrik. In another part of the kingdom, a young man from foreign soil named Amir falls in love with a maiden named Fiona. However, since the villages protest their love and union, the couple flee to the forest, finding an idyllic place to build a small home. They have a baby daughter who later becomes Adrik’s bride and a princess. The son they have, Darius, is stolen by the wizard Rupert when he’s one year old. Going to another village and raising the boy as his grandson, the real purpose of the kidnapping soon comes to light. Darius becomes a Dragon Keeper, when he inherits the eggs of three dragons. The creatures love Darius and he in turn loves the dragons. He finds out about himself when he becomes ten years old, and also learns of the tragedy that befalls his village kingdom of Scottshire…Can the young Prince be exactly what his hurting kingdom needs to save it? Find out by reading this luscious story. It is truly a five star book.
I thought this was a very well written tale that reminds me of a movie about dragons. The description of the dragons is so realistic, that you actually would like to have one for a pet!
Reviewer: Penni
Darius Prince of Legend Review by M.J Daley-Prado
Darius Prince of Legend is a very interesting and fast moving book.I really enjoyed this book a lot and I think older children will also find this book quite enjoyable.I am not sure it will be a book that an 8 year old can easily read with some of the larger vocabulary words but it is a great book for a parent to sit down and read with a child that age.This book most definately keeps your interest and it is very exciting with all the dragons,castles and wizardry!
In Darius Prince of Legend the wizard actually touched my heart in the story....he started out as a bad guy but he turns out to be someone who has taught Darius all about life and about lessons he needs to take control of his life and his future.
This is not just about wizards and castles but about self confidence,love,believing in yourself...caring and nurturing after the dragons...(others).Many good qualities to have...
I liked Darius Prince of Legend a lot...I read the entire story to my 13 year old daughter who kept asking me to read it louder and asking me to wait so she wouldn't miss any part of it...so I think that's a pretty good clue that she indeed liked it a lot!!
I give it 5 stars!! I can't wait to see your illustrations LM they are really going to enhance this and make kids love it even more...if that's possible! Job well done!!
Darius Prince of Legend Review By Ciri Davis
Darius Prince of Legend is a very delightful and enchanting story. LM
Owens' clever, creative and imaginative writing will make you feel as if
you are right there with Prince Darius, flying with him on his magical
dragons! This is a unique, refreshing book and one that you will be unable to put
down. All ages will love this story and a second book with these characters is
an absolute must!
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