The Wanderer

The Wanderer is the second part of a trilogy of romantic fantasy novels that began with The Quest. In this novel, the elf, Canar, near cousin to Prince Caer is offered a position in the prince’s personal guard which is called Caer’s Companions. He, however, not ready yet to settle down, along with his blood brother, the gnome, Bayan, set out on an adventure. They first go to The Western Mountain Kingdom to visit Canar’s brother Colm, who is bonded with the kingdom’s exotically beautiful queen. From there, the two adventurers travel to The Shining Sea Kingdom where they sign on the commercial sailing vessel, The Wanderer, as armed guards. During their voyage, they both have amorous and dangerous encounters, while visiting ports such as the island of Illurria, with its tragic inhabitants. They also sail to the home of the twin princesses where Canar has a romantic evening with one of the princesses. Another port of call is the kingdom of Meourn with its catlike inhabitants. Eventually, their voyage completed, the pair returned back to their home in The Woodland Communities.

-- Stanley Brown