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Daughter of Albion
Daughter of Albion: A Novel of Ancient Britain | Ilka Tampke
2 posts | 8 read | 5 to read
Set in Ancient Britain on the cusp of Roman invasion, Daughter of Albion is a mesmerizing novel about the collision of two worlds and a young woman torn between two men. Daughter of Albion transports the reader to the village of Caer Cad in southwest Britain, AD 43, where the dark cloud of the Roman Empire is gathering on the horizon. A baby girl is abandoned on the doorstep of the Tribequeen’s kitchen. Cookmother takes her in and names her Ailia.Without family, Ailia is an outsider in her village, forbidden from marriage and excluded from learning. Despite this, she grows up an intelligent and brave young woman, serving the Tribequeen of her township until the day when an encounter with an enigmatic man named Taliesin leads Ailia to the Mothers, the tribal ancestors, who have chosen her for another path. Ailia’s growing awareness of her future role as the tribal protector and her relationships with the two very different men she loves will be utterly tested by the imminent threat of Emperor Claudius preparing to take the island. With an incredibly compelling heroine, Daughter of Albion is a suspenseful and richly rewarding novel about women, about power, about love, and about the clash of cultures and the tenacity of belief.
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pandorixca
Mehso-so

I liked this book, I enjoyed it and am looking forward to a sequel, but I found the story a bit rough in spots. I lost interest a few times, but in the end, I don't feel like it was a waste of time

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Barefoot
Skin | Ilka Tampke
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Pickpick

Oh I loved how this book was written. And: a map!! I've never really been interested in Iron Age and Roman-era lit but this was so good. The magical element was well-done. I need more of this book. And it needs waaaaay more attention.

todd I haven't heard about this one yet. Thanks! 9y
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