Song of the Huntress (Hardback)
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Song of the Huntress (Hardback)

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Hardback 432 Pages
Published: 21/03/2024
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Waterstones Says

From the author of the bestselling Sistersong comes another bravura reimagining of British folklore, as two mighty female warriors join forces to quash dark powers both human and supernatural.

A must-read for fans of Circe, Song of the Huntress recasts the folklore behind the Wild Hunt into a dark, feminist fantasy set amidst the legends and beauty of ancient Britain.

Britain, 60AD. Hoping to save her lover, land and her people from the Romans, Herla makes a desperate pact with the king of the Otherworld. But years pass unheeded in his realm, and she escapes to find everyone she loved long dead. Cursed to wield his blade, she becomes Lord of the Hunt. And for centuries, she rides, reaping wanderers’ souls. Until the night she meets a woman on a bloody battlefield - a Saxon queen with ice-blue eyes.

Queen Æthelburg of Wessex is a proven fighter. But when she leads her forces to disaster in battle, her husband's court turns against her. Yet King Ine needs Æthel more than ever: the dead kings of Wessex are waking, and his own brother seeks to usurp him. Ine's only hope is to master the magic that’s lain dormant in his bloodline since ancient days.

When their paths cross, Herla knows it's no coincidence. Something dark and dangerous is at work in the Wessex court. The Otherworld seeks to rise, to bring the people of Britain under its dominion. As she and Æthel grow closer, Herla must find her humanity - and a way to break the curse - before it's too late.

Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9781529077407
Number of pages: 432
Weight: 654 g
Dimensions: 243 x 163 x 38 mm


MEDIA REVIEWS

Striking, bold and beautifully written Song of the Huntress is a feast for readers. Holland is a powerful writer and this, a propulsive tale, a brilliantly woven tapestry of folklore, fantasy and history. Epic and wild. - Angela Slatter, award-winning author of The Briar Book of the Dead

Richly imagined and meticulously researched, SONG OF THE HUNTRESS makes history vibrant - Hannah Whitten, NYT bestselling author of For the Wolf

Original and wrenching, this take on the Wild Hunt is as dark, and wild and beautiful as love itself. Lucy Holland’s skill is even sharper than it was in Sistersong—It won't be long before you fall in love with Aethel, Herla, and Ine, just like I did - C.L. Clarke, author of The Unbroken

A beautiful reimagining of an old British folklore ballad, Sistersong weaves a captivating spell of myth and magic around the reader. Lucy Holland's lyrical prose and powerful storytelling will lure you into an eerie, intriguing world in which enemies lurk unseen, the threat of betrayal hangs heavy and sisterly loyalties are tested to their limit - Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne, on Sistersong

Sistersong is a fresh and gripping retelling of an ancient tale. Set in a realistic, gritty world, the nuanced, compelling characters are the heart of this story about family, love, loyalty and identity. I loved it - John Gwynne, author of Malice, on Sistersong

Rooted in history but shot through with surprises, this takes ancient British myth and gives it a wonderfully fresh twist. The book combines timely themes around our lost connection with nature, the fluidity of identity and the power of claiming your own story with a haunting atmosphere and a rollicking pace. Lucy Holland is a brilliantly assured storyteller - Molly Flatt on Sistersong

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Stacey

“Absolutely stunning!”

I had such high expectations for this novel as I loved Sistersong so much, and Lucy Holland did not disappoint!
It is a brilliantly written and structured book, with the story woven together through chapters that... More

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“A Beautiful, Character-Driven Retelling”

Thank you to Pan Macmillan for providing a digital ARC via NetGalley. This is my honest review, featuring quotes from the ARC.

Buzzwords: female warriors, ancient Britain, religious tensions, Annwn (the... More

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“Amazingly vivid and beautiful”

(Thank you Pan Macmillan for the arc!)

In Song of the Huntress we follow Æthelburg, Queen of Wessex, as she leads an army against rebel forces - and whilst leading this army, she comes across a mysterious force of... More

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