The conclusion of The Conqueror’s Saga delivers an unexpected ending after the last final blow in the power struggle between Lada and Radu Dracul.
There has been peace in Wallachia under Lada’s rule as Prince. Crime is minimal and deserving citizens are given land if they have been supportive of her cause. With the old rulers gone, most of Wallachia is content with the way things are. But the enemy lies outside in the neighboring countries.
Lada will do anything to defend her people and her land. With all her resources she is prepared to fight till the end to protect her people and her position.
Radu has found peace as well and a new love interest that complements him perfectly. But he isn’t unaware of the tensions going on around Wallachia.
After a provocation by Lada, Radu confronts her with the most painful blow to her personally and Lada has to count her losses.
﻿The novel commences to an unexpected ending that I absolutely adored. The development in growth in both of the main characters was really nicely reflected in this last book in the trilogy. Unlike in the other volumes, Lada and Radu take on more mature roles and it isn’t all about bloodshed and revenge anymore. Some, yes, but there is a bigger picture and a greater message that shines through.
I cannot really say more, although I want to, but any hints would spoil this precious ending and new developments. All I can say is, that I am happy and sad at the same time.
This series is outstanding. It was so good to be back with Lada and Radu. I feel like I have known them since they were little, and have lived through their struggles. I am still thinking of book one, which introduced their world to me with the lush gardens...from their childhood plays and games in Wallachia to them being sent off and their struggles in the Ottoman Empire, to them growing up into their own. It sill is my favorite part.
Sadly, this is the end… My only regret, I will never be able to read the trilogy for the first time.