Seren has an unusual gift – she sees spirits, the shades of the dead.
Terrified of being accused of witchcraft, a very real possibility in
twelfth century Britain, she keeps her secret close, not even confiding
in her husband.
But when she gives her heart and soul to a man who guides spirits in
the world beyond the living, she risks her secret and her life for
their love.
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Review by Anniek
I was very excited that I got the privilege to read and review this book. The story starts with a horrific scene which shows you straight away who and what Seren is. I must admit I was hooked from the very first page.
Seren is a young girl who can see spirits. She has had this gift all of her life but she has learned to keepit a secret. In the time this story takes place it isn't uncommon to be seen as a witch and
for that stigma to die as one. Seren doesn't see her ability as a gift but more like a curse.
When Seren is taken away from her home she is given as a bride to someone she doesn't even know.
She doesn't want to marry this man to whom she is promised. Seren has let her eye fall on a very handsome knight instead.
It shocked me to realize how little influence women had in those days. It feels to me like they were seen like cattle. It must have been horrific to have nothing to say about your own life, to have your whole life being decided by others.
The story is very well written even though it took me a little while to get used to the writing in the old language. When you read this book you don't want to put it down. Using the old language suits this story so well. I completely LOVED it. Elizabeth Davies has created a beautiful magical story with all the elements you can wish for.
Thank you Elizabeth Davies for introducing me to your writing and your fantastic book!
I was very excited that I got the privilege to read and review this book. The story starts with a horrific scene which shows you straight away who and what Seren is. I must admit I was hooked from the very first page.
Seren is a young girl who can see spirits. She has had this gift all of her life but she has learned to keepit a secret. In the time this story takes place it isn't uncommon to be seen as a witch and
for that stigma to die as one. Seren doesn't see her ability as a gift but more like a curse.
When Seren is taken away from her home she is given as a bride to someone she doesn't even know.
She doesn't want to marry this man to whom she is promised. Seren has let her eye fall on a very handsome knight instead.
It shocked me to realize how little influence women had in those days. It feels to me like they were seen like cattle. It must have been horrific to have nothing to say about your own life, to have your whole life being decided by others.
The story is very well written even though it took me a little while to get used to the writing in the old language. When you read this book you don't want to put it down. Using the old language suits this story so well. I completely LOVED it. Elizabeth Davies has created a beautiful magical story with all the elements you can wish for.
Thank you Elizabeth Davies for introducing me to your writing and your fantastic book!
Author information
Elizabeth Davies was born and raised in South Wales, and lived in
England for nearly two decades but returned to her roots when she felt
the mountains of her youth calling to her, and hiking in her beloved
Brecon Beacons is now one of the joys in her life. When she is not
working as a full time secretary, Elizabeth loves spending time with her
family, hates doing necessary chores, and tries to fit in writing
whenever she can. She is also seriously addicted to chocolate.
Giveaway
One lucky winner will get a signed copy of The Spirit Guide, good luck!
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Ability to heal
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If you'd have the choice to have special powers or not, what would you choose?........... Invisibility - who knows what l would find out!!!!
ReplyDeleteI would choose time manipulation. I have something huge that I would go back in time and change.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to have teleporting ability to travel fast without the hassle of transportation.
ReplyDeleteto fly
ReplyDeleteTo read minds!!
ReplyDeleteI would like to be immortal :)
ReplyDeleteteleportation definitely!
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ReplyDeleteTime travel of course! And to read minds as a second option hehe
ReplyDeleteJocelyn @ the Book howler
The power to heal EVERYTHING.
ReplyDeletePaula Readings got there before me but my wish would be to have the power to heal. Imagine being able to banish all the aches & pains that plague my 80+ year old parents with just a gentle touch of the hand. Now that would be worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteChoose to have powers we can use to improve the world.
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sorry :/
This is going on my 'to read' list on Goodreads. It sounds exactly like my kind of book.
ReplyDeleteThis s to s a great review. I wish I had the power to heal others.
ReplyDeleteI would like to be invisible once in awhile :D
ReplyDeletei would have the power to change the weather and breath underwater :)
ReplyDeleteif i had the choice i think i would prefer no power becuse that means a lot of responsibility and i'm not sre i would be deserving of those. but if i had a power i would love a combinaison: teh ability to understand and speak all languages ( animals and plants included) and the ability to heal all ( human, animal, plants)...because to heal it's better to know what is wrong first^^;;
ReplyDeleteChoice would be invisibility, though whether I would abuse my power is another matter...
ReplyDeleteI would love a power, however I don't know what I would choose to have. that's a very good question, you've got me thinking!! :)
ReplyDeleteInvisibility would be handy every now and then
ReplyDeleteTo think housework done
ReplyDeleteBeing able to fly!
ReplyDeleteI'd want to be able to fly and move things with my mind.
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