The multi award-winning series continues…:War is coming… himself.
Alan, the only man Amandine trusts, has a secret and must make an impossible choice, which could have far-reaching consequences — not only for Amandine, but for the whole of Briton.
The Du Lac Princess is a standalone novel and has a recommended reading age of 16+more
Rich in detail with a stunning, realistic backdrop during the 6th century, I loved everything about this story. Yarde brings fresh life to the old Arthurian tales by setting the story within the realm of actual history. Lancelot Du Lac’s heirs are the focus of the entire series. The oldest of the four brothers, Budic is surly and irresponsible with a tendency for cruelty. Though he ruled a kingdom, he has been overthrown by a bastard cousin, Phillipe, with the help and guidance of the evil Mordred Pendragon. For the people of the kingdom they learned, too late, that their lives could go from bad to worse. The second brother is Garren who was lost at sea years ago but turned up near the end of the last installment. I found his backstory interesting and was happy to learn more about him. Next is Alden who starred in the first book but is now struggling with grief and regrets, possibly more than he can handle. Then there’s everyone’s favorite, The Devil, Merton. Though most of the world believes him dead we know that he barely survived and is crippled for life – not only physically. He also is racked with guilt for not being able to protect the woman he loved.
An amazing story which I would love to give more than five stars to. Yarde brings the times and the adventure to life with her compelling prose. There are so many secrets revealed and a few more hinted at that I can’t wait to see what happens. Very well-written and highly recommended!
The Du Lac series never fails to intrigue and amaze me. I’ve always been a fan of Arthurian tales, and the sheer creativity of the different takes on the legends. Du Lac Princess is a lovely addition to the collection. Alan and Amandine are delightful characters, full of poignance and pathos. The clerical characters such as Samson and the prioress were well-rounded and added great subplots. The verisimilitude is strong and the dialogue believable. I greatly enjoyed the tension, action, and new take on an ancient tale.
I have seen other reviewers compare this book to Game of Thrones, but without the dragons, and oh my goodness, they are so right. This novel is superbly written. I simply cannot get enough of Merton, Alden and Amandine. I am also rather taken with Brother Sampson!
If you have not started this series yet, then you really must put it on your to-read list because it is absolutely enthralling.
BLURB
The multi award-winning series The Du Lac Chronicles continues:
War is coming…
The ink has dried on Amandine’s death warrant. Her crime? She is a du Lac.
All that stands in the way of a grisly death on a pyre is the King of Brittany. However, King Philippe is a fickle friend, and if her death is profitable to him, then she has no doubt that he would light the pyre himself.
Alan, the only man Amandine trusts, has a secret and must make an impossible choice, which could have far-reaching consequences — not only for Amandine, but for the whole of Briton.
REVIEW
Heart pumping action, eye opening surprises, edge of the seat drama, The Du Lac Princess continues the excellence of this mesmerizing series featuring the startlingly troubled scions of Lancelot. And, my fellow readers, there is a lot of trouble for them to endure making it rather difficult to put the book down. The author has crafted a beguiling tale full of the unexpected, full of emotion, full of the tenor of the time – in short – an exhilarating page turner. Imaginative, exciting…so many superlatives could be used… once again in short – if you haven’t read The Du Lac Chronicles, you are indeed missing out on historical fiction at its finest. And there is more to come. 5
The Du Lac Princess is just as good if not better then the first book I read from this author. I am far from a professional reviewer, but I would have to say her writing is impeccable when it comes to the storyline. The words flow so smoothly that you lose track of time. Not only is the book a five star but the author is as well.