Silvermay
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Readers who enjoyed my Book of
Lies will find the characters in this new series a little
older. In fact, Silvermay Hawker is sixteen years old when Tamlyn
and Nerigold seek refuge in her village for themselves and a
new-born child. Like every other girl in the district, Silvermay is
immediately attracted to Tamlyn's solemn good looks. She also
becomes a friend to Nerigold who is ill and often leaves Silvermay
to care for the baby, Lucien. Poor Silvermay's heart becomes
hopelessly confused when Tamlyn seems to show her more attention
than he shows to Nerigold.
At the same time, dark forces are
closing in, seeking Nerigold and her baby. These are the Wyrdborn, a
despicable breed of wizards so corrupted by their own evil that they
are easily manipulated by kings and lords to act as soldiers. The
most dangerous of these is Coyle Strongbow and he has a special
reason to get his hands on Lucien.
Warned of the danger, Tamlyn
announces a sudden departure and despite her heart's anguish,
Silvermay goes with them to help with the baby. They are heading for
the mountains of Nan Tocha where the secret of Lucien's importance
is hidden, but along the way Silvermay discovers that Tamlyn is one
of the Wyrdborn. He
doesn't deny it, yet claims to be a different kind of Wyrdborn,
taught by his mother to experience compassion and even the stirrings
of affection. Silvermay is now freely and unashamedly in love with
him, even though the threat of betrayal dogs her every moment.
By the time they reach Nan Tocha,
Nerigold is very weak and Silvermay begins to worry that Lucien may
be the cause. They meet Arnou Dessar who shows them ancient mosaics
deep in an abandoned mine which reveal why Coyle is so desperate to
get possession of little Lucien. The news comes too late for
Nerigold, and Silvermay finds herself pledged to save the baby
from his terrible fate. The key seems to lie in a far off land named
Erebus Felan. But does it even exist?
This is a grand adventure, tinged with romance but also the most repellent evil. Ride the winds with Silvermay, as she battles her heart and the forces that would destroy all that she loves.
The second book in the series, Tamlyn, will be released in June, 2012 and the third book, Lucien, the year after.
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