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Upon her mysterious disappearance, Roman undertakes a futile search for her, not knowing that her redemption has already been ordained, nor the terrible price that must be paid to free her. \u003cbr\u003e The Annals of Lystra begin with \u003ci\u003eChataine's Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, continue in \u003ci\u003eStone of Help\u003c\/i\u003e, and conclude in \u003ci\u003eLiberation of Lystra\u003c\/i\u003e. 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His name is Roman. . . . \u003cbr\u003e Thus begins Surchatain Karel's explanation to his daughter, ten-year-old Chataine Deirdre, as to why her life is about to change dramatically. Karel's small country, Lystra, possesses the only navigable river on the southern coast of the Continent. The provinces that surround Lystra want its river trade, and will do anything to gain it-even kill the heir to the throne. So, hand selecting the most capable and trustworthy soldier he can find, Karel places her life in his keeping. \u003cbr\u003e Willful and spoiled, Deirdre sees this guardian only as another servant. She teases and abuses him as he places his life on the line for her day after day, year after year. Deirdre does not know at what point she begins to love him. But Roman knows from the very beginning that to love her will mean his death. \u003cbr\u003e The Annals of Lystra begin with Chataine's Guardian, continue in Stone of Help, and conclude in Liberation of Lystra. 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Roman decides to go see the situation for himself. His wife, the Surchataine Deirdre, convinces him that she should go as well. Leaving their young son in trusted hands, they travel to Corona to confront a madman who dresses himself not just in gold, but in supernatural powers. \u003cbr\u003e During their absence, a usurper attempts to seize power at Westford, so Roman must attack his own capital to regain control. With each success, new threats arise. The crisis point comes when all Lystra believes Roman is dead, and the fate of the province lies in the hands of a teenage girl. \u003cbr\u003e The Annals of Lystra begin with \u003ci\u003eChataine's Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, continue in \u003ci\u003eStone of Help\u003c\/i\u003e, and conclude with \u003ci\u003eLiberation of Lystra\u003c\/i\u003e. 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