Lady Ilena: Way of the Warrior

by Patricia Malone

Book Overview

Lady Ilena still can't believe she is hereditary chief of Dun Alyn, her new home in the North. She eagerly awaits the return of her betrothed, Durant of Arthur's table, and the time when Durant will... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385732252
• ISBN13: 9780385732253
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 199 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

A Realistic Take on Britain in Arthur's Times

It's 500 AD and Britain is divided: the south and east regions of the island are under Saxon's rule, while the northern tribes have rallied under Arthur, the Dragon Chief, in an effort to keep their customs and their lands. Among those who have sworn fealty to Arthur are Ilena, the 15 year old chieftain of Dun Alyn and Durant her betrothed who is also Arthur's cousin. As the novel starts Durant is leaving Ilena to serve with Arthur, and promises her he will return at the end of winter to marry her. But when spring arrives, it's Faolan the chieftain of Dun Struan who comes to ask for her hand and not Durant. Ilena refuses Faolan's request and her refusal brings war between their people, and to Ilena, disgrace when she freezes in battle and falls behind the fighting line. Exiled by Druid law until she proves herself worthy, Ilena travels the war savaged lands of northern Britain in search of her beloved Durant, and her liege King Arthur, the only one who can defeat the Saxons that, allied with Faolan, are pressing north once more. I love this world Patricia Malone has created, a primitive Britain the Romans have just left, where tribes struggle to survive out of the land while fighting enemy neighbors, Saxon invaders and Irish raiders by the strength of their warriors' swords. This is the world the legendary King Arthur would have lived in, if he ever was. Although the ending felt a little rushed and the plot forced at times, that didn't stopped me from reading late into the night, unable to put the book down. I hope Ms. Malone is working in a sequel, as I, for one, am looking forward to learn more about Ilena and her warrior ways.

MUST READ

Lady Ilena: Way of the Warrior Do you stress while trying to find great books to read? Well, I know a book that will keep the pages turning and your mind set! So dive into Lady Ilena: Way of the Warrior! This historical fiction book is about a young woman in the ancient times of England. Patricia Melone, the author of this wonderful book is a great, adventurous describer. This young girl, Ilena, faces great tasks connecting to her birth emplacement. She has to find many ways to prove she is the correct ruler for the colony of Dun Alyn. She has to prove this because she was sent into exile for a dangerous reason. Now I will stop telling you the story so you can't find out the end and ruin this exciting novel. YOU HAVE TO READ IT! As a story it is truly awesome so I would give it a perfect score and I recommend it to everyone aged 10 and up!

WAY TO THE WARRIOR

Lady Ilena Way To The Warrior follows the adventures of Ilena, the beatuiful cheif of Dun Alyn in Britain (now England) during the Middle Ages. After disgracing herself in battle, she loses her claim as cheif of Dun Alyn, and is sent into exile. The only way she can win back her claim is to leave Dun Alyn-alone-and not return til she has accomplished tasks great enough to prove herself worthy to be cheif again. The book was OK. This sequel is not as engaging as the first book The Legend Of Lady Ilena. But all together I'll give Lady Ilena Way To The Warrior 4 stars out of a possible 5.

A Well-Researched Novel; Leaves room for another sequel

Set in 6th century Britain, WAY OF THE WARRIOR follows the continued adventures of Ilena, the warrior chieftess of Dun Alyn. When her fiancee, Durant of Hadel, goes off to war with his liege lord, she is left with an undesired suiter. She refuses to marry him and war follows. During battle, Ilena makes a grave error and is exiled from her home because of it. To prove her worthiness and win back her title, Ilena joins forces with new friends and works to defeat the Saxons and other enemies of Arthur. Malone is definitely an entertaining author. Evidence of strenuous research is apparent throughout the novel. However, Malone's use of the present first person is awkward at times; it slows the pace of the story. The plot is no masterpiece. Everything is a bit predictable. But overall, a good novel destined to make Arthurian fans happy.