Daughter of the Stones
- Author Alexandra Walsh
- Narrator Emma Gregory
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 23 October 2025
- Run Time 11 hours and 15 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Fiction: general and literary, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships.
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What to expect
Dive into a BRAND NEW richly atmospheric, enchanting and mesmerising novel that weaves ancient magic, family secrets and timeless love into an unforgettable story spanning the ages! ✨🌙 📖
Perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Lucinda Riley and Irina Shapiro.
'Weaving threads of magic, myth and legend with the modern day, this is a captivating retelling of an age-old tale of family trauma and the healing power of love.' Alexandra Weston, author of The Hollywood Governess
When Caitlin King’s father collapses on the eve of the summer solstice, she’s drawn back into the tangled web of her already fragile family – and strange visions begin to haunt her. Visions of another life, another time and a woman who looks uncannily like herself.
In Iron Age Britain, Cordelia is the third daughter of chief Lear Bladudsunu and a gifted shaman. But she is left grief-stricken when betrayal, ambition and patriarchal power threaten everything she holds dear.
Linked across the centuries, Caitlin and Cordelia each face devastating choices. As Cordelia fights to protect her people from destruction, Caitlin finds herself drawn deeper into the mysteries of the past.
As the veil thins between past and present, can Caitlin unravel the truth of her own heritage in time to heal old wounds and unite her fractured family?
Alexandra Walsh’s mystical new novel is a richly layered tale of sisterhood, legacy and the enduring power of love.
Praise for Alexandra Walsh:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fabulously intricate tapestry of a story, rich in historical detail.' Eva Glyn
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Evocative and compelling, captivating the reader from the very first page.' Michelle Rawlins
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Alexandra Walsh weaves a perfectly crafted dual timeline tale that will enthral and delight the reader from the first words until the very last sparkling moment.' Elena Collins
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An atmospheric, emotional story that becomes addictive reading as the connections and secrets reveal themselves.' Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this beautifully written and characterful novel.’ Carol McGrath
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Alexandra Walsh is a master storyteller and does historical time hops so well... Stays with you a long time after you turn the last page.’ Michelle Rawlins
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