Sacrifice - The Dragons of Brython is a gritty, dragony, historical fantasy set in dark age, Arthurian Wales. The author of 20+ traditionally published novels under a pseudonym, Gwendolyn Beynon’s fantasy debut series, ‘y Ddraig’, features characters from Welsh mythology, literature and history.
The Book has been self-published via Amazon, B&N, Apple & Others and is available as eBook and Paperback - 306 pages - released in June 2015.
About the Book
528 A.D. Cymru (Wales) - Melangell is a ‘Lifebringer’, a dragon-maiden learning to protect one of the land’s most ancient mysteries, y Ddraig. She expects to pass her years as have a score of teachers before her—hidden away, safeguarding an egg that barely moves from year to year, never using the deadly and secret skills she has been taught. But the King’s relentless pursuit of this most holy relic throws her into the middle of war and though she is not yet adept Melangell must enter captivity with the egg to defend the sleeping dragonling within.
Her abductor is Cai ap Cynyr—fierce warrior, loyal brother and sword-arm to the high Chieftain, Artwr. He has been scouring the land for the relics Artwr demands to ensure triumph against the Angles invading from the east. Cai uses the Lifebringer’s mystique to master his armsmen, but when he spirits Melangell and the dragon egg further into seclusion, she grows intrigued by her captor.
But she is a Lifebringer—sworn only to y Ddraig—and Cai must deliver the dragonling to Artwr to at last drag himself out of his legendary brother’s deep shadow.
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Reviews (Excerpts)
- "Loved it! The story is gripping, and the characters involving. I could picture the great halls, the camps, and the landscape. I couldn't put it down, and can't wait for the rest of the series to find out what happens." - B. (Amazon)
- "I couldn't put this book down. Having always loved dragon stories I found this one wonderfully written with an intriguing plot. I really enjoyed the way the author wound Welsh myth/history into the story of Melangell, the strong-willed dragon-maiden. Definitely a series to purchase. Can't wait for Book 2!" - A. Mack
- "At times the storytelling was so evocative I lost myself in the dark age world the author has created. The mythology of Wales was seamlessly integrated and really accessible. I love learning about history through fiction and so this was right up my alley…. Can’t wait to get back to the Yew valley and to Wales. Bring on book two!" - Mr. Big Higgy (Apple iBooks)
About the Author
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| Author Gwendolyn Beynon |
The idea for the y Ddraig series came while on a pilgrimage to Wales where she was visiting holy wells and ancient yew trees. The land of her fathers. She grew captivated with the way that the ancient stories of Welsh literature, myth and history still co-existed comfortably in contemporary Cymru, and by the atmosphere of mystery that still exists around much of Wales’ natural spaces.
An Arts graduate from Curtin University (with double-majors in Film and Theater), Gwen has worked in communications all her life. She sold her first book in 2008 and has been writing for a living with her hounds at her feet and Celtic music as a backdrop ever since.
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