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"The year is AD 573. Languoreth is imprisoned in her home, awaiting news of a battle. Her husband and son have ridden off to war against her twin brother and the men her son admires most: Uther Pendragon's Dragon Warriors. Her nine-year-old daughter, in training to become a Wisdom Keeper, is lost in the chaos. Who has lived, and who has died? As the winds of battle scatter Languoreth's loved ones across the mountainout and mist-shrouded wilds of Scotland, they must face danger, deceit, and unspeakable loss, even as they encounter mystical lands and powerful ancient kingdoms. Meanwhile, Languoreth takes the throne as queen, stepping into a climactic battle that will determine the fate of both her family and her people. Bitter rivalries are ignited, lost loves are found, new loves are born, and old enemies come face-to-face with their reckoning in this intensely absorbing, relentlessly compelling new look at one of the most endurin legends of all time."--Back cover.

Outlander meets Camelot in the first installment of a captivating historical trilogy that unveils the untold story of Languoreth, a powerful and overlooked queen of sixth-century Scotland and twin sister to the legendary Merlin. Intelligent, passionate, and brave, Languoreth is the unforgettable heroine of a tale set against the backdrop of ancient Scotland—a land rich in myths and superstition. As one of the most influential early medieval queens in British history, she navigates a tumultuous era marked by the clash between emerging Christianity and ancient pagan traditions. Alongside her twin brother Lailoken, known as Merlin, Languoreth is thrust into a world of danger when war brings the heroic Emrys Pendragon to their doorstep. Her life becomes further complicated by her passionate connection with the warrior Maelgwn, even as she is promised in marriage to Rhydderch, son of the High King who favors Christianity. As Rhydderch's wife, Languoreth must fight to preserve the Old Way, her kingdom, and everything she cherishes. This moving and thrilling narrative rescues Languoreth from obscurity, affirming her vital role in the legends that endure through time. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and fantasy alike.

Als kleines Mädchen traf Signe Pike während der Spaziergänge mit ihrem Vater im Wald auf Feen und unterhielt sich ganz selbstverständlich mit Elfen und Kobolden. Jetzt arbeitet sie in Manhattan, und der Zauber der Feen scheint für immer aus ihrem Leben verschwunden. Erst der Tod ihres Vaters ruft die Erinnerungen an die keltische Märchenwelt ihrer Kindheit wieder wach. Sie kündigt ihren Job und macht sich auf die Suche nach den verschwundenen Elfen. Eine magische Reise beginnt, die sie durch England, Irland und Schottland führt – zu Malern, Druiden, Elfenbeauftragen und schließlich in jenen traumhaften Bereich unserer Wirklichkeit, in dem die Märchen noch immer leben und die Elfen tanzen. So findet sie nicht nur die Elfen - sondern auch zurück zu sich selbst.