The Ways of My Grandmothers

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A young Native American woman creates a hauntingly beautiful tribute to an age-old way of life in this fascinating portrait of the women of the Blackfoot Indians. A captivating tapestry of personal and tribal history, legends and myths, and the wisdom passed down through generations of women, this extraordinary book is also a priceless record of the traditional skills and ways of an ancient culture that is vanishing all too fast.

Including many rare photographs, The Ways of My Grandmothers is an authentic contribution to our knowledge and understanding of Native American lore -- and a classic that will speak to women everywhere.

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Thank you Beverly.......2007-07-05

Since most Blackfoot history is oral, it is difficult to find the stories in print. Mrs. Hungry Wolf has gone to pains to pass on the story of her female predecessors that never needs to be lost.

Realistic--No romanticism here!.......2007-03-06

I first picked up this book back in 1999. Everytime I pick it up I find something new! If you want to know how the Plains tribes really lived Mrs. Hungry Wolf's book will tell you. When she speaks of 'grandmothers' she isn't just speaking of her biological grandmothers--she speaks of the women of their generation and earlier. Step back into another time and read how it really was. You'll throw away your Hollywood concepts and romanticized notions.

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The Great American Wolf
Bruce Hampton
Manufacturer: Owl Books
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ASIN: 0805055282

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Hampton tells the remarkable three hundred year odyssey of the American wolf. What was once North America's most reviled beast, pursued to extinction throughout the United States, has become, in the last half century, a symbol of wilderness, tolerated and even desired over much of its former range.

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What a wonderful book
Excellent version of the Arthur legends
4.5 stars of historical romantic fiction-not fantasy-about King Arthur
A Fresh Perspective On King Arthur Without Lancelot!
Outstanding!

The Road to Avalon
Joan Wolf
Manufacturer: Dutton Adult
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ASIN: 0453006078

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What a wonderful book.......2007-06-13

I will keep this short and simple Mrs. Wolf is one of the best writers around. I loved this book it was worth every penny and I plan to keep it and read again one day.

Excellent version of the Arthur legends.......2006-07-03

This was a great read -- could not put it down. It was wonderful to start with the young Arthur and the experiences that made him the man - king -- that he was. The love story between Arthur and Morgan is truly heartbreaking and will bring tears to your eyes. The scene where Arthur comes face to face with the son he didn't know he had is gut wrenching.

I highly recommend this book, as well as the other two that follow in this trilogy, Born of the Sun and The Edge of Light. I wish the author would return to this style and quality of writing as opposed to the light fluffy regencies she is currently writing.

4.5 stars of historical romantic fiction-not fantasy-about King Arthur.......2006-04-13

The Road to Avalon is the story of King Arthur written as pure historical fiction with very elements of fantasy. This makes it quite a different story from the one that is normally told. There is no magic, no dragons, no quest for the Holy Grail and such things as are normally incorporated into the story.

Uther Pendragon and Igrane married and three months later had a son. Because Igrane was married to another man when the son was conceived (though it was Uther's child) they thought it best that the child not be Uther's heir. So he was sent away to be raised with peasants. Fast forward nine years and Igrane has had no other living children, so Uther sends his father in law, Merlin, to fetch young Arthur and raise him to be a king. Only when Merlin finds him he discovers the boy has endured years of abuse. He takes him home to his villa, Avalon, and raises him along side his eight year old daughter Morgan. But he never tells Arthur who he is.

Morgan and Arthur grow up together and are in love. But Arthur is reveled to be the next High King when he is 16 and he learns Morgan is his half-aunt and he can never marry her. They end their relationship. Arthur doesn't want to live without Morgan but she knows the country needs him and sends him away.

You can guess the rest. This is a lovely version of the classic Camelot tale and is very romantic and sweet. My only complaint is that Morgan doesn't have much of a personality-she's basically a reflection of Arthur, who is a lovely portrayal of a tortured soul who only exists because of love. And the choice she made about not marrying Arthur because they couldn't have children after her son Mordred was born seems stupid. I don't think that she did it purely so Mordred could have a happy childhood-she could have made him happy with her and Arthur. But other than that she's a great charecter. And it is nice how no one is really evil in this book or wholly unlikable-everyone is portrayed very fairly.

Anyway, good book. Four point five stars.

A Fresh Perspective On King Arthur Without Lancelot!.......2005-05-10

An incredible version of King Arthur sans Lancelot. This is the story of Arthur, and his more than humble beginnings, until Merlin tells him years after he "adopted" him that he is the heir to the British throne after Uther. He is Uther and Igraine's legitimate son. While Merlin is preparing him to be a leader whilst living in Avalon with his daughter Morgan, the two children develop a lasting friendship that turns into love. He doesn't know for years that Uther is his father, Igraine his mother, Merlin his grandfather and Morgan his aunt until he is to be king. By then it is too late to stop the love between Morgan and Arthur.

He becomes king but he still wants to marry Morgan. Merlin & Morgan warn him that the threat of incest will impede his reign and tell him it's impossible to marry her. He does eventually marry Gwenhwyfar in a loveless marriage to produce an heir while continuing his relationship with Morgan. Meanwhile, Gwenhwyfar finds comfort with Bedwyr with Arthur's knowledge and unspoken permission. Morgan has been keeping a secret from Arthur for 15 years that also comes out.

Read this book! It's a refreshing storyline that I haven't encountered before. Bedwyr is Gwenhwyfar's lover and there is no Lancelot to fuddle things up as usual. Mordred is portrayed as a very unwordly teen and unsure of himself and others. Agravaine is as obnoxious and cunning as he usually is in other novels. Gwenhwyfar is in love with two men. Finally, the relationship between Arthur and Morgan is not a simple one but a lasting one.

Outstanding!.......2005-03-11

I am a lover of Arthurian legend; a fierce lover. I find it dissapointing that most books on this subject are never about Arthur. It's always Lancelot, Guenevere, or any other character authors create. Then came Joan Wolf, daring to write a book of Arthur about Arthur. And not just the stupid, unimaginate character depicted by many writers, but a man among men, not only with a dream, but with the brilliance to carry it through. An Arthur who is more than Guenevere's lap dog. Hurray for Ms. Wolf!
You find all the elements that make a book outstanding here: chivalry, adventure, battles, blood, love, friendship . . . and that beautiful love story between Arthur and Morgan.
This book is a must for every Arthurian lover. I highly recommend it!

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Sterling Point Books: Geronimo: Wolf of the Warpath (Sterling Point Books)
Ralph Moody
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The name still sends shivers down the spine and has the power to draw in young readers: Geronimo, the legendary Indian who inspired and fought for his people. But who was this man, really? Here is the riveting tale of the last Apache warrior —told by the author of the bestselling Little Britches. Born in 1829 and steeped in the skills and stoicism valued by his tribe, Geronimo was transformed into a feared and respected renegade after witnessing the brutal slaughter of his family. Ultimately he spent more than 25 years eluding the U.S. Army, which sent 5,000 soldiers to hunt him down.

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Excellent finish to a wonderful Trilogy
THE EDGE OF LIGHT Shines a Spotlight on Alfred the Great!
OUTSTANDING!
my all time favourite book!
My all time favourite book

The Edge of Light
Joan Wolf
Manufacturer: Dutton Adult
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Excellent finish to a wonderful Trilogy.......2006-07-03

A wonderful read, fascinating history. I knew little about Alfred the Great -- the only British monarch ever to carry that title. Incredible finish when it looked like all hope was lost and Alfred managed to carry the day and win the battle for Britain. It's amazing what he accomplished in ways to encourage education as well as on the battlefield.

This book is the third in a trilogy by this author. The first being The Road to Avalon about King Arthur fighting off the Saxons. Then comes Born of the Sun about 80 years after the death of Arthur about the coming into power of the Saxons (the best of the three in my opinion) and finishing off with this tale about Alfred and bringing Britain out of the dark ages.

Highly recommended.

THE EDGE OF LIGHT Shines a Spotlight on Alfred the Great!.......2005-06-09

I've read a few historical novels on the life of this enigmatic King, Alfred the Great. None have compared in the sheer depth of character study the author exhibits here of this great leader. We get to know Alfred through all the phases of his life, from childhood to manhood and eventually king. His life is showcased in a way that lets the reader experience his every emotion, adventure, battle, health crises through his eyes and through his brother's and eventually his wife's, Elswyth.

He was a nobly born man, however, he was the fifth son and was never expected to be king, nor did he want to be. The twists and turns of his family's lives changes all of that. From his father's death, King Ethelwulf of Wessex, to all of his brother's deaths, including his favorite brother Ethelred, who bequeaths the throne over his eldest son to Alfred, his destiny, is forever changed. He is a leader who refuses to give up his dream of a free Wessex and rallies his countrymen to him to continue the fight against the Vikings. He does this with the help of his wife Elswyth, Princess of Mercia, who is a force of her own to be reckoned with.

Together, they will endeavor to save their kingdom, their lives and their people's lives, from the pagan invasion the Danes constantly threaten them with. This is the king who worked so diligently to bring learning to his devasted land. Joan Wolf states in her Afterword: "The educational system of Anglo-Saxon England had been founded on the great monasteries, and these had been devasted by the Danes, leaving Wessex in a state of absolute poverty in regard to learning."

The only complaint I have regarding this book is the lack of a "regional map" at the time of Alfred the Great. I had to refer to another map from another book. I prefer to refer to a map, as I'm sure many other readers like to do, when locations are so important to the storyline in relation to battles, etc., that I really can't do without one. I believe it's integral to the story. More authors need to realize that readers really do need these maps to follow the storyline.

OUTSTANDING!.......2003-12-21

Having known nothing of Alfred the Great, I leave this book with a desire to read more about him and more from Joan Wolf! This book was outstanding. It reads fast, but only because it is enthralling. Wolf has an excellent understanding of the historical situation and only simplified a few names to keep like-named characters distiguishable one from another. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in English history. I must just say again - it is OUTSTANDING!

my all time favourite book!.......1998-09-23

It is the second time I have had the pleasure of reading this novel and weeks later I am still thinking and talking about it. Alfred the Great...what a man! I was so enthralled by the life and times of this English King, his insight, morality and courage, an inspiration thanks to Joan Wolf. Alfred was not expecting to become king of Wessex, one of the four kingdoms in England, with five older brothers. Different to his brothers, Alfred was well educated, sensative and very pragmatic. When the threat of a Danish invasion caught England on the back foot, Alfred united his kingdom and led the only kingdom to withstand the Danes. Entwined with passion, love and heartwrenching suspense, the reader is captured by the characters and their lifestyles. This novel enables the reader to experience the thoughts and issues of the time and gives insight to the only king of England to be called "Great". Do yourself a favour and read to your heart's content, you won't regret it.

My all time favourite book.......1998-09-15

Albert The Great..what a man. I have read this novel twice and what a thrill. Albert, the youngest of five princes in line for the throne of Wessex, different from his brothers, being well educated and sensative yet strong and forthright never expected to be king. The tale unfolds as this young, extraordinary man finds himself the leader of a realm threatened by the devastating onslaught of Danish Vikings invading England. These torrid times of the mid to late 9th century are softened by the passionate, accidental union of Albert and Elswyth. Being both down to earth and haughty, Elswyth captivates the reader by her eternal strength and aggressive personality which compliments Albert's thoughtful and assertive nature. Together, they hold the West Saxons together in a totally captivating and heartwrenching read. I was so absorbed in the lives of the charachters and the trials they faced, but Albert, King of Wessex is the most enthralling charachter I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.

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A Delightful Journey into Native American Folklore

Great Spirit Horse
Linda Little Wolf
Manufacturer: Pelican Publishing Company
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The First Horse I See

ASIN: 1589801237

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Follow the Great Spirit Horse on his journey across the Great Plains. Enjoy his adventures and watch him receive magical gifts from the other creatures. His story has been told for many generations. This richly-woven legendary tale is now in print to be enjoyed by everyone.

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A Delightful Journey into Native American Folklore.......2003-11-26

Native American tradition says that when a white buffalo calf is born and the Great Spirit Horse of the plains return, they will experience a rebirth of their culture and traditions. The first of these events occurred several years ago, and folklorist and storyteller Linda Little Wolf believes the second has as well in the form of her companion, a blue-eyed Tobiano paint named Enough Stuff.

To celebrate this, she has written a charming version of the story of Sunka Wakan, the Great Spirit Horse, for young readers. Her protagonist is an ugly-duckling foal who flees the scorn of his herd-fellows and takes refuge in the Black Hills, where he learns he has a proud and important destiny.

Although Ms. Little Wolf occasionally overdoes the anthropomorphism of her equine cast, she has down a superb job of making this traditional story both educational and entertaining. The book is a fine introduction to Native American folklore and traditions for both the youngsters it is intended for and their parents. For certain, this gently amusing book will appeal to horselovers of all ages.

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Joan Wolf appeared on the medieval mystery scene with No Dark Place, which introduced readers to Hugh de Leon, a young 12th-century Norman accustomed to living by his wits, who unexpectedly discovers that he is heir to the powerful Earl of Wiltshire--and must grapple with the complications that accompany a lightning-fast rise in station. Since Hugh, however, is (of course) a natural paragon of grace, strength, and beauty, readers shouldn't worry about his ability to adapt. What they should worry about is the sad tendency for his nearest and dearest to get themselves into scrapes that only Hugh can get them out of.

In The Poisoned Serpent, Bernard Radvers, loyal friend to Hugh's late foster father, stands accused of murdering Gilbert de Beauté, Earl of Lincoln and pompous fool. Hugh feels the blow all the more sharply because of the motive attributed to Radvers: to help Hugh--declared by his uncle as betrothed to Gilbert's lovely and self-centered daughter--succeed to the earlship. Hugh's investigation leads him into the tangle of treacherous alliances that define English society during a civil war that pitches knight against knight, where loyalty can be bought with a title, and silence with a knife. He must face a phantasm from his past as well: the charismatic Richard Canville, son of the Sheriff of Lincoln. Hugh knows that Richard's handsome face hides a cold heart; does it also hide a murderous intent?

Wolf's characters are generally well-sketched; Cristen Haslin, whom Hugh loves deeply, is particularly appealing. Strong-willed and pragmatic, she is determined to help Hugh discover the identity of the murderer. The atmosphere of the novel, however, carries none of the persuasive, seemingly effortless detail popularized by Ellis Peters, whose Brother Cadfael mysteries have both charmed and educated readers for years. Wolf is too intent in her focus on the struggle between King Stephen and Empress Matilda, challenger to the throne; the fight is on every mind and on every tongue--but Wolf never moves beyond the most simplistic description and analysis of the rivalry. That said, the relationship between Hugh and Cristen should overwhelm even the weakest of political plots; it is a partnership that augurs well for future novels in the series. --Kelly Flynn

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Bestselling author Joan Wolf is back with her eagerly anticipated second novel of murder and mystery in medieval times.

It is the winter of 1140 in Norman England, and the country is embroiled in a bitter civil war, with cousin against cousing in a battle for the crown.

Caught in the midst of this is Hugh de Leon, heir to an earldom. In addition to the political turbulence, Hugh has problems closer to home. The Lady Cristen, who holds Hugh's heart, is not highborn enough to be his wife. Instead, Hugh's uncle, Guy, has arranged a marriage with the comely but spoiled heiress, Elizabeth de Beaute, whose father has just been granted the earldom of Lincoln. The two fortunes combined would give the de Leons unparalleled power.

Scant days after Guy's announcement, the new earl is murdered, and Hugh's friend Bernard stands accused of the deadly deed. Therein lies Hugh's dilemma. He must elope with Cristen before Guy can stop them from marrying. Yet, while his happiness hangs in the balance, Hugh cannot let his friend die a wrongful death.

It is up to Hugh to expos the real killer, someone so calculating and brutal, someone so chillingly smart, that he has silenced all witnesses and covered his tracks. And Hugh must be careful, for both his sake and Cristen's, that when he grabs the serpent by its tail, he, too, does not get bitten.

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THE POISONED SERPENT Is A Lethally Intriguing Read!.......2007-05-03

This is the sequel to NO DARK PLACE and picks up where it left off. This novel is even better reading than the first! The characters are more fully fleshed out and personable. Cristin Haslin, daughter of Sir Nigel Haslin, the knight who recognized Hugh for who is really is and vassal of Earl Guy of Wiltshire, Hugh's uncle, become more than friends and it is Hugh's intention to marry her. His uncle, however, has different plans for his nephew and has him betrothed to Elizabeth deBeaute, daughter of the newly titled Earl of Lincoln. He wishes to increase his prestige and his lands.

Hugh, though, doesn't agree with this but before anything comes of it, Elizabeth's father is murdered in Lincoln. Hugh's family friend, Bernard, stands accused of the crime and is imprisoned until trial. Witnesses state that Bernard didn't like the new earl and wanted Hugh in his place as soon as possible.

Hugh and anyone who knows Bernard know that he is the scapegoat for the real murderer. Now Hugh must discover who the true murderer is before he can strike again. Hugh has suspicions that he knows who the real culprit is but has to prove his theory.

This novel read even more rapidly, if possible, than NO DARK PLACE! I read it in nearly a day! I also agree with book reviewer Kali "bengagirl" in the UK that these two novels were great reads and don't understand the bad reviews they've received! It's almost as though the people posting the less than complimentary reviews never even read the books! Or perhaps, weren't intested in historical fiction or mysteries. To the reviewer who didn't like the continual references to Hugh's debilitating headaches and subsequent illness must have never had a migraine or the ability to empathize with those of us who have!

I truly wish this series could have continued! Joan Wolf communicated to me via email that: "I'm sorry to have to report that my publisher canceled the Hugh deLeon series - apparently it did not sell well enough to suit them. The Road to Avalon is being republished this May, however..." I say SHAME ON THE PUBLISHER! What were they thinking? Apparently they weren't! The publisher should read all of the favorable reviews and start the series up again!

*This review refers to the First Edition Hardcover.

A great sequel to No Dark Place.......2004-06-26

I loved "No Dark Place" but I liked this book even better!

Hugh de Leon has now been declared his Uncle's heir but he has more pressing concerns than becoming the next Earl of Wiltshire.

He's in deeply love with Cristen Haslin, daughter of one of his Uncle's Knights and he's knee deep in trouble, especially when the father of the woman his powerful Uncle wants him to marry (and it's not Cristen) is murdered and a dear friend is unjustly accused of the crime.

There is also the long fingered shadow from his adopted past, in the guise of the charming and charismatic Richard Canville, the son of the Sheriff of Lincoln.

Add to this two orphan children, several dogs, and a likable young Squire whose sense of honour is soon to be tested to the limit and you have a book you just don't want to put down!

Well worth taking on holiday with you for a jolly good "beach read" and what's better it can be read on its own without its prequel "No Dark Place."

Yawn...............2003-01-27

This book is supposedly a romance/mystery set in medieval times. Unfortunately, it renders neither a medieval nor a romantic feel and the "mystery" is pretty transparent from the beginning.

For much better medieval period romantic mysteries or just plain historical romance, try just about anything from Roberta Gellis. Although many of her novels contain very explicit sex scenes, these don't take away from the superb plotting and historical authenticity they showcase.

Better than an old magazine.......2002-12-21

This was the first and last book I will read by Joan Wolf. It was a poor attempt at what promised to be an engaging historical mystery. The characters are flat and the story lacks the details that could have made this a much better book. Someone who does not normally read mystery or history may enjoy this. Let me amend that to say someone who does not read much at all would enjoy this. It may seem interesting compared to an old magazine in a doctor's office.
The story is nicely paced and does not drag too much; however, that is really the only favorable comment I can make about this book.
I really wonder how this book was even published; it is not a professional effort.

The Poisoned Serpent.......2001-09-05

If you like mysteries ("who done it"), reading about medieval times or like stories that have a little romance, THIS is you BOOK! I would give development and the history of the characters a "B." The plot would be an "A-." "A+++" for the historical content. After reading a forth of the book, I couldn't put it down (especially in the last chapters). I am not a huge fan of mystery novels, but my book club was reading it. I ended up really enjoying the story.

For parents of children who read on an adult level and is searching for books that their children to read, this book contains one romantic instance that is not very inappropriate for children that are 12 years or older, in my point of view. The romantic instance is only one page long, too. I am constantly reading books with my 12-year-old niece (who is an advanced reader and mature for her age) in mind. I would feel secure in recommending this book to her parents. Moreover, teenagers in high school would be fine with the content if the story held their interest.

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As engaging as it is informative

Visions of the Buffalo People
Linda Little Wolf , and Linda Little Wolf
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As engaging as it is informative.......2003-04-19

Visions Of The Buffalo People is a presentation of the culture of the Plains Indians which is as engaging as it is informative. Presented by Linda Little Wolf, Visions Of The Buffalo cover everything from Native American buffalo hunts and drives; to vision quests; to examples of tribal sign language; and much, much more. Enhanced throughout with historic photographs and line-drawn illustrations, Visions Of The Buffalo People is an intrinsically fascinating treasure trove of which offers an authoritative introduction Plains Indian life, and is a very highly recommended contribution school and community library Native American reference collections and personal reading lists.

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(3.5 stars) too much war!
Second in an excellent Trilogy
BORN OF THE SUN, A Brilliant, Breathtaking, Saxon Story!
Simply wonderful!
Excellent and moving!

Born of the Sun
Joan Wolf
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(3.5 stars) too much war!.......2006-09-18

As the sequel to the best seller "The Road to Avalon" I can only imagine that with the novel "Born of the Sun" Joan Wolf hoped to firmly establish this trilogy as a view of the great Dark Age's political minds of England. That makes this book sound boring, but please don't forget that it is a romance novel.

As the author admits in her postscript the characters in this book are largely fictional-although the expansion of the Saxon kingdom of Wessex probably did go as happened in the novel, and the final merge of the British people with the Saxons did occur around this time. So the two characters in this book, Ceawlin, a [..]Saxon prince who will be king, and his bride, Niniane, a Celtic princess, didn't really exists. This is sad because this book has one of a hell of a love story about them. In that aspect the book is great, romantic, sweet and exciting.

But the book is also largely about war, and so it seems almost every 50 pages someone new was attacking the lovers, or they were at war, or they had been kidnapped, or just something was happening. It got very tiresome after a while. There was also an unresolved, unrequited love triangle thingy going on that just distracted from the main story, and I think, affected the character in a way that was unrealistic.

So, while this book is ok, even compelling at times, largely it did not meet up to the expectations that reading "The Road to Avalon" gave me. This one is good, but not great.

3.5 stars.

Second in an excellent Trilogy.......2006-07-03

This book is absolutely outstanding. I could not put it down and wanted to read the whole thing over again as soon as I finished. This book is filled with history, love, treachery, intrigue, a truly evil villaness, battles and more.

Ceawlin and Niniane are a wonderful couple -- I enjoyed the pairing of the pagen Saxon who would be high king and the Christian British Princess Niniane. Learning to make a marriage with such two opposing lifestyles and customs, the hatred and mistrust between the Britains and Saxons make for compelling reading.

This is a must read for any lover of historical fiction, and sheds light on a little known period of England in the dark ages.

BORN OF THE SUN, A Brilliant, Breathtaking, Saxon Story!.......2005-05-19

This is the compelling, never boring story of Ceawlin, illegitimate Prince of the King Cynric, of the West Saxons & Ceawlin's soon to be unlikely bride, Niniane, Princess of the Celts, a captive of his father's.

It begins in the middle of the 6th century, in Wessex, England. Ceawlin is challenged to a duel by his younger legitimate brother, Edwin, who is in league with his mother to kill the popular prince. Prince Ceawlin wins the duel but at a great cost and he and Niniane must flee to escape the wrath of Guthfrid, the bitter and jealous Queen.

The adventures of these two are the sweeping tales of well-loved and often told sagas (or should be). The plots and subplots abound and the desire to know what happens next to Ceawlin, Niniane and their friends and enemies is gripping. The differences between pagan and Christian are intricately described as are the differences in the Celts and the Saxons lifestyles.

I've read the first in this "loose" trilogy, "The Road To Avalon." This novel picks up 80 years after the death of King Arthur and continues with the story of Alfred the Great in "The Edge Of Light." In fact I've just started on "The Edge of Light" and it looks to be a genuine page turner as the first two. Read these books if you like historical fiction of The Dark Ages in England! You won't be disappointed!

Simply wonderful!.......2002-06-23

I loved this book! The characters were real and raw, the plot moved smoothly, and the elegance of the writing made the love story even more touching. I felt like I was transported into the story, and I never wanted to put the book down! I highly recommend this novel -- this is some of Wolf's best work. I cried more than once!

Excellent and moving!.......2001-12-13

I had previously read another Joan Wolf book - The Road to Avalon - and quite enjoyed it. Actually, quite enjoyed it is not saying enough. It was absolutely wonderful and I laughed and cried and cheered and cursed and lived along with it. That was an Arthurian book. This book takes place almost 100 years after Arthur's death when the Saxons and Britons really start mixing, peacefully and at war. Definitely an engaging book, one that I could barely put down.

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