Song of the Huntress

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‘A beguiling blend of Dark Ages history, strong heroines and magic . . . Captivating’
DAILY MAIL

The bestselling author of Sistersong transforms the story of Herla and the Wild Hunt into a rich, feminist fantasy in this stunning tale of two great warriors, a war-torn land, and an ancient magic that is slowly awakening.

Britain, 60 AD. Hoping to save her lover and her land from the Romans, Herla makes a desperate pact with the Otherworld King. She becomes Lord of the Hunt and for centuries she rides, reaping wanderers’ souls. Until the night she meets a woman on a bloody battlefield – a Saxon queen with ice-blue eyes.

Queen Æthelburg of Wessex is a proven fighter, but after a battlefield defeat she finds her husband’s court turning against her. Yet King Ine needs Æthel more than ever: the dead kings of Wessex are waking, and Ine must master his bloodline’s ancient magic if they are to survive.

When their paths cross, Herla knows it’s no coincidence. Something dark and dangerous is at work in the Wessex court. As she and Æthel grow closer, Herla must find her humanity – and a way to break the curse – before it’s too late.

‘Magic, myth, political intrigue and a fierce and unique love story . . . I devoured it’
CASSANDRA CLARE, author of Sword Catcher

Critics Review

In Song of the Huntress, Lucy Holland deftly weaves together magic, myth, political intrigue, and a fierce and unique love story – no small feat! I devoured it over the course of several late nights and enjoyed every moment

Cassandra Clare, Sunday Times bestselling author of Sword Catcher

Holland’s debut, Sistersong, gave us a beguiling blend of Dark Ages history, strong heroines and magic. She’s gone and done it again, but even better. Two women warriors – one a cursed British immortal, the other a Saxon queen – must find common ground to fight a growing evil. Captivating

Daily Mail

Striking, bold and beautifully written, Song of the Huntress is a feast for readers. Holland is a powerful writer and this, a propulsive tale, a brilliantly woven tapestry of folklore, fantasy and history. Epic and wild

Angela Slatter, award-winning author of The Briar Book of the Dead

Richly imagined and meticulously researched, Song of the Huntress makes history vibrant

Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf

Original and wrenching, this take on the Wild Hunt is as dark and wild and beautiful as love itself. Lucy Holland’s skill is even sharper than it was in Sistersong – it won’t be long before you fall in love with Æthel, Herla and Ine, just like I did

C. L. Clark, author of The Unbroken

Deeply beguiling, vibrant and lyrical, Song of the Huntress is an age-old tale given startling new life. Lucy Holland deftly weaves folklore and history, worlds and other worlds, to create a sweeping story of love, longing and magic. Utterly captivating, gripping and epic, this beautiful story stole my heart

Miranda Dickinson, bestselling author of The Day We Meet Again

Holland dives into the myth of the Wild Hunt in this powerful and evocative historical fantasy . . . Lyrical and captivating, with an ending that will leave readers devastated, the narrative hits just the right balance of action, romance and character development. In Holland’s skilled hands, this stands out from the crowded field of legends retold

Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

[A] captivating fable of politics, religion, treachery, betrayal, longing and commitment . . . The intersection between magic, love and peaceful coexistence will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fantasy

Booklist

Lucy Holland’s lyrical prose and powerful storytelling will lure you into an eerie, intriguing world

Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne on Sistersong

A fresh and gripping retelling of an ancient tale . . . the nuanced, compelling characters are the heart of this story about family, love, loyalty and identity. I loved it

John Gwynne, author of Malice on Sistersong

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