Born in a burning castle in 1222, Princess Eleyne is brought up to support the Celtic cause against the English. She is taught to worship the old gods and to "scry" into the future and the past. Eleyne's second sight, however, involves her in the destinies of England, Scotland and Wales.
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Born in a burning castle in 1222, Princess Eleyne is brought up to support the Celtic cause against the English. She is taught to worship the old gods and to "scry" into the future and the past. Eleyne's second sight, however, involves her in the destinies of England, Scotland and Wales.
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This is now the third book I read from Barbara Erskine and the only thing I can say is - she has done it again! This time we hear Eleyne's story - the great-grandmother from Isobel of Fife who crowned Robert the Bruce. Isobel's story is told in "The Kingdom of Shadows". Eleyne is a person with the powers of sight and partly educated in the old celtic ways. Her life has been long and full of events - good and bad ones - and what I really like is that Barbara Erskine does brilliant historical research when she writes her books. You can learn a lot about the time the story is playing even if the characters of the hero or heroine are (partly?) a fiction. For me it is important that the historical details are correct and that the description of how peoples life was at that particular time is not a romantic imagination but close to reality. These criterias are fully met with this book. I can highly recommend it to all readers with historical interest - believe me, you can't hardly put it down. I read almost every spare second I had because I wanted to know the next happenings. "The Lady of Hay", "Child of the Phoenix" and "The Kingdom of Shadows" could be seen as a trilogy (although every book stands for its own) and I would recommend to read it exactly in this order.
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What a great book! I loved it and was up to all hours of the night reading....I could not put the book down. It is a wonderful story which totally enthralls the reader. I didn't want the story to end. For all Barbara Erskine fans this is another keeper!
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Classic Historical Writing by the Queen of the Genre
27. Juni 2000
Von Jody Allen
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Having read two of Ms Erskine's books LADY OF HAY and KINGDOM OF SHADOWS finding this one with references to people in her other books was like visiting old friends. This book is a masterpiece which should be savored like fine wine and Godiva chocolate. The reader is catapulted thru time viewing all through the eyes of one woman who was wife, mother and lover to some of the most interesting historical personas of the time. Although fiction, the reader is given a uniquely detailed glimpse into the lives of British medieval historical personas, seldom seen nor attemped by less gifted writers. With this book Ms Erskine is in a class by herself and should be read by both those who are new to her work and those who are fans. This is a must read for anyone who loves richly woven historical sagas. Jody Allen, Charter member of RIO-Reviewers International Organization
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Fabulous Book!
29. April 2002
Von K. Webb
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I just wanted to write and say how very much I enjoyed this book. This book was so well written, the characters so real (some of them are fictional, some are actual historical figures) that I could really envision all of the things that were going on. Child of the Phoenix is about one of the daughters of Llywellyn ap Iowerth of Wales, Elyene, who through a series of marriages becomes a prominent figure of the court of Robert de Bruce (of Braveheart fame). Elyene is a strong, intelligent woman who through looking through the fire, is able to see into the future and sometimes the past. Unfortunately she is unable to tell when these visions are occuring so more often than not they cause her great sorrow as she is unable to warn people of things to come. In this book we meet some of the most fascinating characters in English history, including Edward I, and II, Robert de Bruce and (my favorite) Llywellyn. It was a huge disappointment to reach the end of the book, but luckily I have two more of Ms. Erskine's books to tide me by. As a teacher who specializes in the history of England, Scotland and Wales, this book was a definate treat.
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Sail away to a far off land...
8. August 2001
Von Annette Gisby
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Okay, so Wales isn't that far off from me, but it is a book which sweeps you away. The historical detail is so accurate that you know Barbara Erskine has done her research, but it doesn't detract from the story.
Everything flows so well, that it is easy to imagine the time and place. I really grew to like Eleyna and I was sorry to see the story end. It's one to read again and would make a great present for people who like historical romance.
Reveiwed by Annette Gisby, author of Silent Screams.
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