The book was first released in 2008 to much critical acclaim which marked Marchetta’s transition from contemporary young adult literature, to the realm of epic fantasy.
‘Finnikin of the Rock’ is the first book in Melina Marchetta’s fantasy series, the ‘Lumatere Chronicles’. Ten years of searching – and now a mute novice girl called Evanjalin claims that she can walk the dreams of Lumatere captives, and prophesizes the return of Balthazar to the throne. They have trekked the stretch of Skuldenore, looking for a way to free Finnikin’s father and save Lumatere. Blood was awash in the Lumatere palace, and a blood curse placed on its inhabitants.įinnikin’s father was deemed traitor and thrown to the dungeons, while Lady Beatriss was accused of treason and sentenced to death – along with her unborn babe.įinnikin escaped, and for ten years he has travelled with his guardian, Sir Topher. In those dark days the impostor king slaughtered the royal family and took Finnikin’s father and stepmother prisoner.
Finnikin’s beloved stepmother, Lady Beatriss, was carer to Prince Balthazar and Princess Isaboe. Finnikin’s father was Captain Trevanion, head of the King’s guard and close personal friend of the royal family. His childhood companions were the prince and princesses of Lumatere, their noble cousins were his partners in crime. but in himself.įinnikin grew up with royalty. And the truth will test not only Finnikin's faith in her. He even believes he will find his imprisoned father.īut Evanjalin is not what she seems. And that their cursed people will be able to enter Lumatere and be reunited with those trapped inside. He begins to believe he will see his childhood friend, Prince Balthazar, again. As they journey together, Finnikin is affected by her arrogance. But then Finnikin is summoned to meet Evanjalin, a young woman with an incredible claim: the heir to the throne of Lumatere, Prince Balthazar, is alive.Įvanjalin is determined to return home and she is the only one who can lead them to the heir. Not since the dark days when the royal family was murdered and the kingdom put under a terrible curse. Finnikin of the Rock and his guardian, Sir Topher, have not been home to their beloved Lumatere for ten years.
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