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Cave Art

Bruno David

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Deep underground, hidden from view, some of humanity's earliest artistic endeavours have lain buried...

The Inka Empire: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Izumi Shimada

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Massive yet elegantly executed masonry architecture and andenes (agricultural terraces) set against...

American Luthier: Carleen Hutchins- The Art and Science of the Violin

Quincy Whitney

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From the time of Stradivari, the mysterious craft of violinmaking has been a closely guarded,...

Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago: Fantasy Wargames in the Lost Isles

Joseph A. McCullough, Dmitry Burmak and Kate Burmak

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The Ghost Archipelago has returned. A vast island chain, covered in the ruins of ancient and...

The Complete Mushroom Hunter: Illustrated Guide to Foraging, Harvesting, and Enjoying Wild Mushrooms - Including New Sections on Growing Your Own Incredible Edibles and off-Season Collecting

Gary Lincoff

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Do you know your mushrooms? This is the only mushrooming book that will introduce you safely and...

Practical Household Uses of Bicarbonate of Soda: Home Cures, Recipes, Everyday Hints and Tips

Margaret Briggs

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Home cures, recipes, everyday hints and tips. It is a celebration of one of nature's most powerful...

History of Interior Design

Jeannie Ireland

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History of Interior Design is a comprehensive survey covering the design history of architecture,...

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Aug 9, 2021

Sistersong

Lucy Holland | 2021 | Fiction & Poetry, LGBTQ+, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

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Sistersong is a stunning story, steeped in the mythology of Ancient Britain. It’s set in Dumnonia (a real place - I googled it. It was in SW England where Cornwall, Devon and some of West Somerset are now), at a time of great change and fear. Christianity is making itself known, and the Saxons are a very real threat. King Cador has lost his magical connection to his Land, due to the threats and sermons of a priest called Gildas. With this loss comes the danger of the Dumnonians being unable to protect themselves effectively, and the land not providing food for them.

Cadors three daughters do still have that magical connection. The story is told from their perspective. The eldest, Riva, has been badly burnt in the past, and whilst she can heal others, she can’t heal herself.

Keyne, although born female, has never felt female and longs to be recognised as a man.

Sinne, the youngest, lives for love and flirtation.

When an emissary from another kingdom arrives, he drives a wedge between Riva and Sinne. They see their chance at escape from the Hold. Whilst this is happening, Keyne trains with Myrdin, in the hope that he’ll be recognised as next in line to the throne.

I loved this book - it has all of my favourite elements in a story: mythology, history, magic, lies, deceit, the love of family and siblings, along with the themes of duty and identity. It really packs a punch. The world building is fantastic, and thoroughly immersive. Highly recommended!