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Summary: Pure gold!
Review: The proof of the pudding is in the eating they say, and the worth of the story is in the telling. The truth of the events surrounding the Arthurian legend are lost to history, but we love to speculate on what really happened. 'Dawnflight' goes far beyond a casual retelling of the legend of Guinevere, and embraces the life of a warrior queen, Chieftainess of her tribe and answerable to no man. Gyanhumara is wonderfully strong, independent and proud, as skilful with the sword as with her biting wit and intelligence. Her duty forces her to make a promise to marry a man who is a recent enemy and may be one still. Until she meets Arthur, the Pendragon, she is resigned to her duty and what is best for her clan. But after she looks into the eyes of her soulmate, she realises she could have so much more - and yet it seems impossible. In the end, Gyan's strength and honour allows her to fulfil her duty to her clan whilst not ignoring her heart.We'll never know what really happened back in the days of Arthur and Guinevere, but I would love to believe that this is the true tale. If the worth of the story is in the telling, then this is pure gold.
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Summary: violet's review
Review: This book is really good and got me interested in Arthurian legends from the female perspective. I hope Headlee makes this a series. There is so much left to tell.
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Summary: violet's review
Review: This book is really good and got me interested in Arthurian legends from the female perspective. I hope Headlee makes this a series. There is so much left to tell.
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Summary: A Fresh New Arthurian Perspective
Review: This book was a wonderful surprise! It is about a different kind of Arthurian Queen. Instead of the compliant, timid Guenevere, in this book we see a Caledonian Chieftainess called Gyanhumara, Gyan for short. She is a trained warrior in her own right whose clan lost a major battle to Arthur of Brydein. The result of this is that according to Arthur's treaty with her clan and his countrymen, she must marry a Brytoni noblemen. She chooses Urien map Dumarec, the son of her clan's worst enemy. Later, she realizes her mistake in choosing Urien, because after she meets Arthur and spars with him in the practice ring swordfighting, she falls in love with her soulmate! A story of twists and turns, it never leaves you bored, but puts you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next! I have stayed up later than I planned to reading this book, thinking to myself, just one or two more pages and I will stop for the night. Well, this turned into one or two more chapters! If you enjoy Arthurian "historical novels" you will love this book! It is in no way a mushy romance novel! Hopefully, this will turn into a series or triology!
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Summary: A Fresh New Arthurian Perspective
Review: This book was a wonderful surprise! It is about a different kind of Arthurian Queen. Instead of the compliant, timid Guenevere, in this book we see a Caledonian Chieftainess called Gyanhumara, Gyan for short. She is a trained warrior in her own right whose clan lost a major battle to Arthur of Brydein. The result of this is that according to Arthur's treaty with her clan and his countrymen, she must marry a Brytoni noblemen. She chooses Urien map Dumarec, the son of her clan's worst enemy. Later, she realizes her mistake in choosing Urien, because after she meets Arthur and spars with him in the practice ring swordfighting, she falls in love with her soulmate! A story of twists and turns, it never leaves you bored, but puts you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next! I have stayed up later than I planned to reading this book, thinking to myself, just one or two more pages and I will stop for the night. Well, this turned into one or two more chapters! If you enjoy Arthurian "historical novels" you will love this book! It is in no way a mushy romance novel! Hopefully, this will turn into a series or triology!
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Summary: Great Story ! - Well Researched and Captivating
Review: This is an excellent tale of the time of King Arthur. Ms. Headlee is a real storyteller. Long time fans of the legend will appreciate the research that has gone into this rendition and everyone will enjoy how the author has put the thoughts and dreams of an ancient noblewoman into perspective for modern audiences. Through Ms. Headlee's narrative, the reader is transported into the lives of the characters and becomes engrossed with the drama as the fates draw the most famous royal couple in legend together. The casting of Guinevere as a warrior clan leader, with the rank and power equal to Arthur's is a fresh perspective that holds your attention throughout. I have had the pleasure of reading a couple of Ms. Headlee's works, including a "working draft" of the sequel to Dawnflight and am very impressed with her writing. When she describes a winter scene in Northern England, you actually feel cold. It is my sincere hope that we get to see this entire series published.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: Wow! What a great book! I was so into this book I didn't want to miss a single sentance, afraid I'd miss something! YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!!
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