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Gwendolyn's Sword is a novel about a woman in the 12th century in England who discovers that she is the heir to King Arthur's legendary sword, Caliburn
The Book has been self-published via E.A. Haltom and is available as eBook and Paperback - 354 pages - released in May 2015.
About the Book
Cornwall, England, 1193. Eleanor of Aquitaine, the indomitable dowager queen, has ordered all of England onto a war footing while her son King Richard languishes in a German dungeon.
Gwendolyn de Cardinham, the defiant wife of an absent crusader, protects and defends her estate, Penhallam, with her sword and the garrison of men that she commands. While travelling to deliver a captured mercenary of would-be usurper Prince John to a nearby gaol, her constable takes her on a detour to the local prior, who gravely informs her that King Arthur's mythical sword, Caliburn, is destined to be hers. When Gwendolyn discovers that Prince John has been hunting for Caliburn, she realizes she is in a unique position to end the wayward prince's rebellion.
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Determined to protect Penhallam and its tenants at any cost, Gwendolyn travels to London to present herself to the dowager queen, placing herself in the middle of the brothers' duel for the throne.
But Gwendolyn has kept a secret from even her constable that could put all of Penhallam-and herself-at risk if the queen discovers it.
Reviews (Excerpts)
- "As Gwendolyn's story builds to its tension-filled climax, Haltom draws the storylines together into a cohesive, largely enjoyable whole. Well-written, well-plotted, and mostly well-paced, a feisty addition to the historical fantasy genre." - Kirkus Reviews
- "The author gives us an historical adventure that interweaves the myths and legends of King Arthur and his powerful sword. This is an outstanding story of myth and legend and pure historical adventure. Well done!" - Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Reader's Favorite
- "[...] The book was well-written and seemed like it moved right along, I was curious to see how it would end up. I will look for another book by this author as it was a very enjoyable read, as long as you can suspend belief that she is a warrior in this time setting." - Steph Carlson
- "Haltom didn't sacrifice fact for fiction, but wove them together seamlessly to create a memorable and entertaining story." - Red City Review
About the Author
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| Author E.A. Haltom |
Her debut novel, Gwendolyn's Sword, explores ancient ideas of heroism through the eyes of defiant underdogs and outcasts that turn the stereotypical "hero" on its head.
She lives with her husband and kids in Texas, where she writes and indulges in reruns of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Doctor Who.
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