Legenda

by David Gemmell

The legend of David Gemmel is the first volume of the Drenaise Saga. Recognized as the author's most iconic work, this novel remains one of the milestones of classic heroic fantasy. Druss called Legend, is a name that echoes around the world and its actions are burned in countless stories. Unparalleled in battle, horrible in the hearts of enemies, however, abandoned fame and wealth, choosing loneliness in a mountain fortress where he waits his oldest opponent - Death. Meanwhile, the barbaric hordes of Nadirs float more lands, destroying everything on their path. The final obstacle to victory is the Drenaian Empire fortress - Dros Delnoch. When its walls run down, the whole kingdom will fall. Druss is reluctant to come back from seclusion to stand up to the last battle. But can she match her own legend? The legend of David Gemmel is the first volume of the Drenaise Saga. Recognized as the author's most iconic work, this novel remains one of the milestones of classic heroic fantasy.

456 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2026

About the author

David Andrew Gemmell was a bestselling British author of heroic fantasy. A former journalist and newspaper editor, Gemmell had his first work of fiction published in 1984. He went on to write over thirty novels. Best known for his debut, Legend, Gemmell's works display violence, yet also explores themes in honour, loyalty and redemption. With over one million copies sold, his work continues to sell worldwide.