A leap into the future and no way back. Is it her only escape?With her dreams shattered by an arranged marriage, Ariela takes the only escape she can find—A leap into the future to save Druid magic from extinction.When the Angel Raziel offered her the mission, he didn’t say anything about a smart-arse Celtic warrior or the stack of enemies who would be hunting her. Ariela is no ordinary royal, … her. Ariela is no ordinary royal, she’s a Priestess who’s trained all her life to fight evil, but is she in over her head?
Sheltered and untested in any real battle, Ariela is faced with a prophecy the Druids hope she can fulfil. She’s the One they’ve been waiting for, the wielder of magic who will free them from the tyrannical Roman Empire.
But she soon discovers, she’ll need more than magic to win this battle.
Call of the Druids is the first book in the fast-paced Priestess Chronicles historical fantasy series. If you like action-packed journeys, riveting characters, and coming-of-age stories, then you’ll love Fiona Tarr’s enchanting tale.
Buy Call of the Druids to help Ariela protect age-old magic today!
“A wonderful, action-packed historical fantasy for the ages!” J Griffith
“A Well-told Epic Read!” Juneta Key – Book Blogger
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I was excited to see a story with magic (“gifts” as the main character, Ariela, calls it) set in the time of King David. Although the tale doesn’t remain there, it still retains elements of this era in the story. The main plot takes place among the Gauls in the time of Roman rule. A great melding of the beliefs about magic and the fear of those who wield it. It seems to send a message that time or place doesn’t change people from persecuting those who are different.
The characters are endearing (except for those who are just plain mean and arrogant). Ariela adapts well to all that she’s lost in order to avoid living a life she’d come to hate. Morrigan is delightful, and there’s certainly more to her than meets the eye. Culaan is a bit of a rogue, but one who can be “trained” by the right woman. Geneviere, ah, I felt a bit sorry for her. More troubles coming her way, I’m sure.
All in all, it’s a fun-filled adventure, that lets you travel to another time. (And I see the author has another series set around King David… I’m going to have to check that one out.)
I thoroughly enjoyed this one! So much so that I read it in one sitting! The story revolves around Ariela, an Israeli Princess and a Priestess of Shiloh that has been promised to be married to King David’s prince. But fate steps in As the Angel Raziel makes her an offer, which thrusts her 700 years into the future. She learns quickly that she’s been tasked to aid the Druids and the different clans escape from the tyranny the the Roman Empire. It’s a magical tale, woven beautifully together with plenty of action, intrigue, and plenty of interesting characters that will keep you engrossed in the narrative. I highly recommend this one!
What a fantastic read!
My first read by the talented Fiona Tarr, and it will not be my last.
Ariela is a princess. She prefers to be treated like all the other Priestesses. When Areila is told she will be married, in an arranged marriage – her dreams of being a Priestess will end. When an angel arrives in a brilliant bright light she takes Raziel’s offer and escapes her future husband.
Ariela must survive if she is to help a small town clan overcome the romans.
Fast paced, fabulous characters and a terrific storyline to keep you turning each page.
Recommended.
The first in a new series from Fiona Tarr, Call of the Druids gives a much welcome glimpse into the lives of familiar characters Salaman and the Priestess Nina, Kind David’s sister. from Covenant of Grace series, and a riveting introduction to their daughter Ariela and new characters Morrigan, Culaan, Genevieve and the Angel Raziel. The Call of the Druids fast forwards in time to another familiar time in religious history, the Roman Empire just after the crucifiction of Jesus, but is not told from the perspective of Jewish or Christian history, but from the point of views of Druids and Gaul clan members. The collision of the two cultures is fascinating and the perfect backdrop for this coming of age story. Tarr’s supporting characters make for the perfect clash between good and evil and shed a new light on a pivotal period of history. I can’t wait to read book 2 in the Priestess Chronicles!
This is the first book in a new series from Tarr, which for those who have read the Covenant of Grace series, will feel as though they’re right back on familiar track. This book follows the daughter of two very well-loved characters from the Covenant Series, however, this one is not set in ancient Israel but rather during Roman times! Now how this comes about I’ll not reveal but the epic ideas and the engaging characters are just as good as ever. This is a must read for any fans of historical/religious fiction, but if you are just looking for a bit of adventure with a touch of the supernatural, this will do you just as nicely!