The Lost Queen: A Novel
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"Outlander meets Camelot" (Kirsty Logan, author of The Gracekeepers) in the first book of an exciting historical series that reveals the untold story of Languoreth—a powerful and, until now, tragically forgotten queen of 6th-century Scotland—twin sister of the man who inspired the legendary character of Merlin.
Intelligent, passionate, rebellious, and brave, Languoreth is the unforgettable heroine of The Lost Queen, a tale of conflicted loves and survival set against the cinematic backdrop of ancient Scotland, a magical land of myths and superstition inspired by the beauty of the natural world. One of the most powerful early medieval queens in British history, Languoreth ruled at a time of enormous disruption and bloodshed, when the burgeoning forces of Christianity threatened to obliterate the ancient pagan beliefs and change her way of life forever.
Together with her twin brother Lailoken, a warrior and druid known to history as Merlin, Languoreth is catapulted into a world of danger and violence. When a war brings the hero Emrys Pendragon, to their door, Languoreth collides with the handsome warrior Maelgwn. Their passionate connection is forged by enchantment, but Languoreth is promised in marriage to Rhydderch, son of the High King who is sympathetic to the followers of Christianity. As Rhydderch's wife, Languoreth must assume her duty to fight for the preservation of the Old Way, her kingdom, and all she holds dear.
"Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding" (BookPage), The Lost Queen brings this remarkable woman to life—rescuing her from obscurity, and reaffirming her place at the center of the most enduring legends of all time. "Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding, The Lost Queen is perfect for readers of historical fiction like The Clan of the Cave Bear and Wolf Hall, and for lovers of fantasy like Outlander and The Mists of Avalon" (BookPage).
Intelligent, passionate, rebellious, and brave, Languoreth is the unforgettable heroine of The Lost Queen, a tale of conflicted loves and survival set against the cinematic backdrop of ancient Scotland, a magical land of myths and superstition inspired by the beauty of the natural world. One of the most powerful early medieval queens in British history, Languoreth ruled at a time of enormous disruption and bloodshed, when the burgeoning forces of Christianity threatened to obliterate the ancient pagan beliefs and change her way of life forever.
Together with her twin brother Lailoken, a warrior and druid known to history as Merlin, Languoreth is catapulted into a world of danger and violence. When a war brings the hero Emrys Pendragon, to their door, Languoreth collides with the handsome warrior Maelgwn. Their passionate connection is forged by enchantment, but Languoreth is promised in marriage to Rhydderch, son of the High King who is sympathetic to the followers of Christianity. As Rhydderch's wife, Languoreth must assume her duty to fight for the preservation of the Old Way, her kingdom, and all she holds dear.
"Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding" (BookPage), The Lost Queen brings this remarkable woman to life—rescuing her from obscurity, and reaffirming her place at the center of the most enduring legends of all time. "Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding, The Lost Queen is perfect for readers of historical fiction like The Clan of the Cave Bear and Wolf Hall, and for lovers of fantasy like Outlander and The Mists of Avalon" (BookPage).
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Intelligent, passionate, rebellious, and brave, Languoreth is the unforgettable heroine of The Lost Queen, a tale of conflicted loves and survival set against the cinematic backdrop of ancient Scotland, a magical land of myths and superstition inspired by the beauty of the natural world. One of the most powerful early medieval queens in British history, Languoreth ruled at a time of enormous disruption and bloodshed, when the burgeoning forces of Christianity threatened to obliterate the ancient pagan beliefs and change her way of life forever.
Together with her twin brother Lailoken, a warrior and druid known to history as Merlin, Languoreth is catapulted into a world of danger and violence. When a war brings the hero Emrys Pendragon, to their door, Languoreth collides with the handsome warrior Maelgwn. Their passionate connection is forged by enchantment, but Languoreth is promised in marriage to Rhydderch, son of the High King who is sympathetic to the followers of Christianity. As Rhydderch's wife, Languoreth must assume her duty to fight for the preservation of the Old Way, her kingdom, and all she holds dear.
"Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding" (BookPage), The Lost Queen brings this remarkable woman to life—rescuing her from obscurity, and reaffirming her place at the center of the most enduring legends of all time. "Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding, The Lost Queen is perfect for readers of historical fiction like The Clan of the Cave Bear and Wolf Hall, and for lovers of fantasy like Outlander and The Mists of Avalon" (BookPage). - seriesId
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First in a trilogy set in sixth-century Celtic Britain, starring the sister of the man who will be Merlin.According to her author's note, Pike has set out to reconstruct the historical underpinnings of the Arthur legends, tracing their roots to what is today Scotland. In this first volume, we meet Languoreth and her twin brother, Lailoken, children of chieftan-king Morken, who have recently lost their mother. Since their father is often absent at the court of the high king and overlord, Tutgual, the children are raised by their loyal nurse, Crowan, their tutor, Cathan, a Wisdom Keeper--that is, a druidic priest--and Ariane, a rare female Wisdom Keeper who appears one day to help prepare Languoreth for womanhood. Lailoken is being groomed as a warrior--the kingdoms to the southeast are being preyed upon by invading Angles--but his main aspiration is to be a Wisdom Keeper. As the twins reach adolescence it is clear that although Lailoken will be free to follow his path, Languoreth's destiny is as a royal bargaining chip. One of the chief virtues here is Pike's demonstration of the destabilization posed by Christian evangelists. When, at first, it's limited to a few monks, Christianity integrates well with the prevailing druidism. Then, a crusading monk named Mungo desecrates a druidic shrine and worms his way into Tutgual's favor. Pike is sensitive to feudal politics: One of Christianity's chief attractions for royalty is, apparently, a priesthood which submits to the divine right of kings, as opposed to the Wisdom Keepers, who guard their independence and sovereignty. Although the Celts cling to the old beliefs and to feasts like Beltane and Lughnasa (lavishly depicted here), Mungo will stop at nothing, including murder and pillage, to topple the ancient gods. Once Languoreth is wed to Tutgual's heir, pregnant by her true love Maelgwn, and directly threatened by Mungo, the conflict never lets up. Despite a few clichés, the language does a fine job of evoking the period.An unusual take on Dark Ages drama which may well command a following.COPYRIGHT(2018) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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