The Du Lac Devil: Book 2 of The Du Lac Chronicles
By Mary Anne Yarde
War is coming...
As one kingdom after another falls to the savage might of the High King, Cerdic of Wessex, only one family dares to stand up to him — The Du Lacs.
Budic and Alden Du Lac are barely speaking to each other, and Merton is a mercenary, fighting for the highest bidder. If Wessex hears of the brothers’ discord, then all is lost.
Fate brings Merton du Lac back to the ancestral lands of his forefathers, and he finds his country on the brink of civil war. But there is worse to come, for his father’s old enemy has infiltrated the court of Benwick. Now, more than ever, the Du Lac must come together to save the kingdom and themselves.
Can old rivalries and resentments be overcome in time to stop a war?
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cover Art: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
In The Du Lac Devil, Mary Anne Yarde raises the stakes significantly: war is brewing across Saxon Britain as the ruthless High King, Cerdic of Wessex, presses his advantage, and the du Lac family finds itself under serious threat.
The political tension crackles throughout, and you can really feel how fragile unity is — especially when internal family divisions threaten to tear them apart.
One of the most compelling storylines is that of Merton du Lac, a mercenary torn between his roots and his desires.
Yarde skillfully develops his character, giving him a believable arc of returning to his ancestral home only to discover that it's not just his homeland that's in danger — but also the legacy of his family.
The emotional core of the novel is strengthened by the du Lac family’s internal conflict: estranged brothers, old rivalries, and unspoken resentments make for a rich tapestry of personal drama.
The Du Lac Devil is a powerful continuation of the Du Lac saga — ideal for fans of Arthurian-inspired historical fantasy. If you enjoy stories of war, loyalty, and family legacy (especially set in a gritty, mythic Dark Age Britain), this is a very satisfying second book.
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