The Lost Queen Series
Written by Signe Pike
Narrated by Toni Frutin, Gary Furlong and Siobhan Waring
4.5/5
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About this series
Compared to Outlander and The Mists of Avalon, this thrilling first novel of a debut trilogy reveals the untold story of Languoreth—a forgotten queen of sixth-century Scotland—twin sister of the man who inspired the legend of Merlin.
I write because I have seen the darkness that will come. Already there are those who seek to tell a new history...
In a land of mountains and mist, tradition and superstition, Languoreth and her brother Lailoken are raised in the Old Way of their ancestors. But in Scotland, a new religion is rising, one that brings disruption, bloodshed, and riot. And even as her family faces the burgeoning forces of Christianity, the Anglo-Saxons, bent on colonization, are encroaching from the east. When conflict brings the hero Emrys Pendragon to her father's door, Languoreth finds love with one of his warriors. Her deep connection to Maelgwn is forged by enchantment, but she is promised in marriage to Rhydderch, son of a Christian king. As Languoreth is catapulted into a world of violence and political intrigue, she must learn to adapt. Together with her brother—a warrior and druid known to history as Myrddin—Languoreth must assume her duty to fight for the preservation of the Old Way and the survival of her kingdom, or risk the loss of them both forever.
Based on new scholarship, this tale of bravery and conflicted love brings a lost queen back to life—rescuing her from obscurity, and reaffirming her place at the center of one of the most enduring legends of all time.
Signe Pike
Signe Pike is the author of The Lost Queen series, recently optioned for television, and the travel memoir Faery Tale. She has researched and written about Celtic history and folklore for over a decade. Visit her at SignePike.com.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really enjoyed this book. Beautifully narrated and the authors note at the end was very interesting!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I absolutely loved this book! The writing was fantastic. I felt as if I was transported to another time and place to be right there with the characters. I loved the authors note at the end explaining what was realistic and what was fictional about the story. Overall a wonderful read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brilliant book!
Rooted in historical events.
Highly recommend it as both an engaging and educational read - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thoroughly engaging. Well read; the characters came to life. A trip I had planned to go to Ireland was postponed because of COVID; now I am glad because I can include Scotland as well and visit some of these magical historical places.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great reading. The chosen dialect really made the book come alive as if that was how people had spoken historically. Looking forward to delving deeper into the history this book was based on.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Historical novel well researched and engagingly written. Wry descriptive writing. Couldn’t put it down.