A Time Of Exile is the first book in The Westlands series - a new entry point into Kerr's magical world, and a continuation of the tale begun in The Deverry series. A hidden history, a destiny fulfilled and a heritage rich in joy and sadness...Many decades have passed since the half-elven Lord Rhodry took the throne of Aberwyn, but he appears to have hardly aged a year. His suspicious subjects mutter that there must be magic about him and increasingly the king wonders to himself if perhaps his time in power is drawing to a close. Ever a chancer, Rhodry conspires to stage his own death and slip away to a simpler life.But you can never outrun your past.When Rhodry meets his lost lover, Jill - now a powerful wizard - she urges that he finally accept his elven heritage. Torn by duty and a love long-lost, Aberwyn's ruler must face his past to forge his future.A Time Of Exile is the first book in The Westlands series - a new entry point into Kerr's magical world, and a continuation of the tale begun in The Deverry series. In The Westlands series Kerr delves into the rich history of the elves and the Westfolk, weaving myth and history to create a sparkling fantasy classic: a tale of adventure and timeless love, perilous battle and pure magic.