The Lost Queen, Volume 1

By Signe Pike

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501191411
• ISBN13: 9781501191411
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Read this, you won't regret it

Why is there not an option for more than 5 stars? When I first started The Lost Queen I enjoyed the first 2 chapters, then I got a bit bored and went between reading this and another book for the first 2 days; I also really love the premise of the story so I wanted to finish it and I am so happy I gave The Lost Queen a second chance. The depth of the stories in this book are astonishing. I was in awe of this book and I was left just absolutely speechless upon finishing the book. The language wasn't consistent (ie: d'na, wouldna, etc), so when it did pop up I was a little confused, but got the gist. I am excited and a bit nervous honestly, to see what happens in the next book. I cannot thank a fellow bookstagrammer for recommending this book to me, I love it. Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the eARC, it is greatly appreciated. All opinions are my own.