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Set against the mythic backdrop of Arthur and Guenevere, the story follows Isolde, the only daughter of a formidable Irish queen renowned for her battle fervor and healing skill. As her mother impulsively seeks to annex Cornwall, Isolde must thwart plans that threaten her homeland. Meanwhile, King Mark of Cornwall dispatches his champion to confront Irish Sir Tristan of Lyonesse, a Round‑Table knight with a mysterious past. After Tristan is wounded, he is secretly carried to Ireland for recovery. Its glowing enchantments bind the lovers, yet fate forces Isolde toward an arranged marriage with Mark, complicating her growing affection for Tristan. The novel weaves romance, politics, and legendary heroism into the opening volume of a Tristan‑and‑Isolde trilogy.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Rosalind Miles
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