The Firebrand (Kemp novel)
OCLC 54013513 | | |
Followed by | The House of Pendragon II: The Recruit |
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The Firebrand is a
Plot summary
After the fall of
Lin's earliest memories are of sorrow and hardship as a
After Lin resists Mordred's every attempt to break her spirit, Mordred decides to sell Dafydd. But through a misunderstanding, Lin is sent to the auction block as well. King Arthur's brother Sir Kay witnesses the auction in progress. Appalled to see children for sale, he frees all those who have not been sold, including Lin. Kay notices her family resemblance and takes Lin to Arthur, who wants to avenge his innocent daughter for the abuse she endured. Lin has several reasons for stopping her father. She views slavery as a stigma and wants it to remain secret. She also realizes she cannot let her father fight her battles. She must face Mordred alone as she has always done.
Critical reaction
Kathleen Cunningham Guler, author of In the Shadow of the Dragons, wrote that The Firebrand "skillfully blends history, legend and fiction in a story that illuminates one of the darkest corners of the Arthurian legend".[1] British historian Roland Rotherham stated the novel was "highly readable, highly enjoyable and highly recommended".[1]
Awards and nominations
- 2005 EPPIE nominee for best historical fiction [citation needed]
- 2003 Dream Realm Award nominee for best fantasy [citation needed]
Publication history
- 2003, USA, Amber Quill Press (ISBN 1-59279-883-7), pub date October, 2003, hardback (first edition)
References
- ^ ISBN 1592798837.