The Doomsong Legend
The sword named Doomsong was pulled from the world of
an ancient saga. Many people want it. Most for evil purposes. But only the
good may bear it in times of peril. And danger is at now at every turn.
Finn’s return voyage from the Middle Sea to the Cold North coincides with
the eruption of a volcano – as Master Odo predicted. Finn helps to save
folk on his island, but as they escape, heading south, he is attacked and
the cargo knarr Guillemot is blown off course. The Doomsong sword comes
into quiet Seren’s hands.
Back in her homeland, Seren learns she has inherited Celtic oak-knowledge
and becomes a Guardian of the Sword. Initially she tries to hide it, but
her own life is in jeopardy and her Wessex folk are in danger. Seren knows
she must protect the sword and take it to a place of safety, but everyone
she meets wants it and she cannot trust anyone. Not even her dearest friend
when he comes to find her.
Reviews
The Doomsong Legend, is a brilliantly crafted work
of historical fiction interwoven with folklore and a touch of fantasy. I
can wholeheartedly recommend this fascinating series—and especially this
captivating third volume—to all lovers of myth, history, and adventure.
John Broughton, historical novelist.
The Doomsong Legend is a thoughtful and morally attentive
work of mythic fantasy. It is patient where other novels rush, and serious
about the responsibilities its characters inherit. Rather than offering
a simple resolution, it leaves the reader with a sense of continuity — of
stories handed on, of choices echoing beyond individual lives. In doing
so, it honours the traditions it draws from while carving out a space that
feels distinctly its own.
Review by Mary Anne Yarde
Drawn by the force of the sword and her charge to protect
it, Seren must navigate dangerous waters in order to find a place where
the sword can finally rest safely until the day its rightful owner claims
it. Excellently written, vividly portrayed, The Doomsong Legend keeps you
wondering where and how this will all end.
Review by International Writers Inspiring Change
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