About the book: 2004 / “The Burning Stone" - the third novel in the famous saga Kate Elliott "Crown of Stars" - once again opens the doors to the amazing a world somewhat reminiscent of Carolingian Europe, but inhabited by mysterious creatures, mysterious tribes, full of wonders and dangers. Prince Sanglant, freed from captivity, also freed himself from obedience to his father, King Henry. He married Liath, but the anger of the king and the encroachments of the priest-sorcerer Hugh forced them to flee. The lovers find shelter in the village of Verpa, which has become the abode of magicians, and soon realize that they have fallen from the frying pan into the fire... And in Henry’s kingdom, new rebellions are brewing, intrigues are being woven and conspiracies are being prepared, the eastern borders are subject to raids by nomadic Cumans. But these turbulent times will soon seem like a pastoral idyll. After all, there are very few years left before the Crown of Stars crowns the heavens, the Vanished Ones return and the Seven Sleepers awaken…