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 The White Raven - Diana L. Paxson
Newest Review: ... has already blossomed between him and Essilte. A year later Dughan returns to ask for Essilte's hand in marriage, not ... more  ... for himself, but for British King Marc'h; his uncle. His true identity is ervealled, he is the Drustan (Tristan) who murdered Essilte's uncle. She goes with him to Kernow (Cornwal) taking the loyal Branwen with her. On the boat, she raids Branwen's potions and offers him a drink of poison, planning that they should both die and her uncle be avenged. She does not realise that the potion marked as deadly is a love potion, and the two fall into each other's arms, despite Branwen's efforts to stop the...more |
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The White Raven - Diana L. Paxson: Exquisite Celtic romance. (765 words)
by - written on 16/10/01 (Very useful, 40 readings)
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'The White Raven" is glorious piece of celtic fantasy exploring what it must actualy be like to live out one of the mythical love affairs. Tristan and Iseult (Immortalised by Wagner amongst others) are tragic, star crossed lovers from about the sixth century, and although their tale is often told, it is seldom told so well. Paxson has really done her research, and incorporates many figures of the time (Saint Columba for example) as well as a celtically inspired otherworld of fair folk and mystery. The tale. You may know the myth, but I shall go over the version Paxson tells. Essilte (Iseult) is the daughter of Irish High King Diarmait. Her mother ... Read the complete review
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