Song of the North (Dalriada)

Desperate to find her brother, Minna falls in with Cian, an aloof but charming young acrobat. A terrible mistake thrusts the pair into slavery in the wilds of barbarian Scotland, where the Romans wage war on the violent, blue-tattooed Picts in Eastern Scotland. Cahir, King of the Dalriadans of western Scotland, is caught in the middle of a war that will seal the fate of the Scots. Year by year, Cahir has watched in shame as his people fall under the Roman yoke. Now Cian and Minna, unwilling prisoners at Cahir's fort, must fight for their survival. And despite her loyalties to her Roman blood, as the war for Scottish freedom unfolds, Minna struggles against another force--an irresistible call of her blood that reveals a destiny she shares with the wounded king Cahir, and which binds her inevitably to the people who have enslaved her.

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Loved this book!, 2008-09-02
I loved this book. Unlike other trilogies I've read, each book gets better! This book was actually better than the first two---hands down! Very mystical and Marion Zimmer Bradleyish.


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The best of the trilogy, 2008-08-09
I must admit to being sceptical about this book. I had really enjoyed the first two in the trilogy (The White Mare & The Dawn Stag), both being solid 4 star reads. Having come to know Rhiann, Eremon, Connaire, Caitlin et al, I couldn't work out how a book set some 300 years later could possibly be an appropriate (or relevant) ending to the saga. Boy, was I wrong. In my opinion, this was the best book of the three. It completed the story started in the first two books in imaginative and unexpected ways. I enjoyed the characters and story of Minna, Cahir and Cian as much, if not more than Rhiann & Eremon's. I highly recommend the entire trilogy. If you have read The White Mare and The Dawn Stag, trust me, you don't want to miss out on The Boar Stone. This one had me sobbing by the end, a feat not easily achieved!


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Loved this series, 2008-06-29
I really enjoyed this series, and the thirrd book in the trilogy was every thing I hoped it would be. Reminiscent of The Mists of Avalon, a fantastic read. Note: Do not buy The Boar Stone with Song of The North as they are the same book-one is an American publication.


1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Fantastic, 2008-05-08
Jules Watson is a phenomenal writer and this third book in her Dalriada trilogy is fantastic. Just like The White Mare and The Dawn Stag, it is rich with ancient lore, intrigue, drama, love, suspense, and characters you absolutely fall in love with and miss as soon as you finish reading the book...so much so that when I finished reading the book, I turned right back to page 1 and started reading again. Actually, I did this with all three books in the trilogy. Jules Watson is a wonderful storyteller, and I can't wait for her next novel, as I re-read the Song of the North and savor every moment.


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Stunning , 2008-04-27
For any confused this book was released under different titles and art work depending on the country it was released in. For US buyers look for Song of the North. It is readily available and is IDENTICAL to The Boar Stone.

Song of the North was a gripping and compelling conclusion to The White Mare & The Dawn Stag. I love historical fiction and Jules Watson has done an excellant job.

I await her next offering with great eagerness.
Here is a link to Jules Watsons offical website for anyone intersted in keeping up to date on her doings.
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