About the Book: The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend Druss. The Legend. Saviour of Skeln Pass. Protector of Dros Delnoch. The most famous - and dreaded - of Drenais heroes. But before all men knew Druss he was a young husband, hewing tress instead of men - most of the time - and held in check by his beloved wife, Rowena. When she is stolen by slavers Druss becomes a k About the Book: The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend Druss. The Legend. Saviour of Skeln Pass. Protector of Dros Delnoch. The most famous - and dreaded - of Drenais heroes. But before all men knew Druss he was a young husband, hewing tress instead of men - most of the time - and held in check by his beloved wife, Rowena. When she is stolen by slavers Druss becomes a killing machine intent on only one thing: Rowenas return. About the Author: David Gemmell David Gemmells first novel, Legend, was published in 1984 and he was widely acclaimed as Britains king of heroic fantasy. He died in July 2006.