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In fifth‑century Britain, the destruction of their home on the isle of Shalott forces 17‑year‑old Elaine Sear to join Arthur’s army. As she settles into the encampments, she observes and slowly questions the nature of war, loyalty, and identity while confronting the invasion of Saxons. The novel, presented in verse, traces Elaine’s transition from innocence to a more nuanced understanding of conflict and the people who fight and endure it.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Lisa Ann Sandell
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