The novel “The Diamond Throne” by the American writer David Eddings opens the world-famous trilogy “The Chronicles of Elenia”, which is recognized as one of the most striking examples of the fantasy genre. This book takes the reader into the world of magic and witchcraft, romance and nobility. The main character of the story, the knight of the Order of Pandion, Sir Sparhawk, returns home from exile and finds the young Queen Elana, his beloved pupil, to whom he is selflessly devoted, seriously ill. Only the magic crystal in which she is imprisoned keeps her alive for the time being. But if a cure is not found within a year, then something irreparable will happen... Find a cure for the poison that poisoned the queen, destroy the intrigues of the high priest Ennias, who is striving for power, and confront the god of evil himself - Azesh, whose will guided the hand of the poisoner - such is the vow of a knight. Armed with a sword and the help of friends, he sets off on a long journey...