THE HIGHLORD'S DAUGHTER

Author: Christine W. Murphy ISBN: 0759943389 2/2006 SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY Publisher: HARD SHELL WORD FACTORY

The Highlord of Darkness finally has his male heir, and a daughter, but if Narragan has anything to say about it, neither of them will follow in his footsteps. With the galaxy no longer at war and Orgon on the road to full membership in the Triden Empire, Narragan is working to end the traditions that require the Highlord to be the Evil One. But forces off and on the planet are plotting to bring an end to Narragan's reign, and both he and his son are targeted. Narragan may want to believe that his teenage daughter is still just his little girl, but Ally has hidden strengths. Are they enough to save Orgon and her father's sanity?

RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS:

THE HIGHLORD'S DAUGHTER is a wonderful science fiction/fantasy that is full of action, adventure and some good old-fashioned romance! I was enthralled by this world that Christine Murphy set before me of telepaths, blockers, warriors, maidens and villains.

In THE HIGHLORD'S DAUGHTER there are a lot of relationships that fill the pages and kept me extremely satisfied. The one that was the most breathtaking to me was that of Narragan and Diana. When the book began, we learned of their forbidden love and a kiss from long ago that neither of them have been able to forget. Diana is a beautiful character, willing to give everything up for her child and the man she loves but can never have.

Narragan is the epitome of what an arrogant Highlord should be, and yet he is soft in all the right places. He knows that Diana is the only woman that he will ever love, and yet he is bound in marriage to a woman who has given him the heir to his throne. I saw Nargi as being larger than life, commanding with an iron fist and yet being a loving father while also, in his own way, being a devoted husband to the best of his ability.

Through the trials and tribulations that descend upon The Highlord's City, we meet many people along the way, all of which add to the story in one way or another. I applaud Ms. Murphy's ability to bring all of these characters together so smoothly, and in such a way that I never became confused over the characters. Quite simply, I was so taken with this story that I followed every character with no problem whatsoever. Christine W. Murphy is an extremely talented author, and those looking for a great science fiction/fantasy romance with something for everyone should pick up THE HIGHLORD'S DAUGHTER.

Kristal Gorman