The Lost Queen

By Signe Pike

Book Overview

"Outlander meets Camelot" (Kirsty Logan, author of The Gracekeepers) in the first book of an exciting historical series that reveals the untold story of Languoreth--a powerful and, until now, tragically forgotten queen of 6th-century Scotland--twin sister of the man who inspired the legendary character of Merlin.

Intelligent, passionate, rebellious, and brave, Languoreth is the unforgettable heroine of The Lost Queen, a tale of conflicted loves and survival set against the cinematic backdrop of ancient Scotland, a magical land of myths and superstition inspired by the beauty of the natural world. One of the most powerful early medieval queens in British history, Languoreth ruled at a time of enormous disruption and bloodshed, when the burgeoning forces of Christianity threatened to obliterate the ancient pagan beliefs and change her way of life forever.

Together with her twin brother Lailoken, a warrior and druid known to history as Merlin, Languoreth is catapulted into a world of danger and violence. When a war brings the hero Emrys Pendragon, to their door, Languoreth collides with the handsome warrior Maelgwn. Their passionate connection is forged by enchantment, but Languoreth is promised in marriage to Rhydderch, son of the High King who is sympathetic to the followers of Christianity. As Rhydderch's wife, Languoreth must assume her duty to fight for the preservation of the Old Way, her kingdom, and all she holds dear.

"Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding" (BookPage), The Lost Queen brings this remarkable woman to life--rescuing her from obscurity, and reaffirming her place at the center of the most enduring legends of all time. "Moving, thrilling, and ultimately spellbinding, The Lost Queen is perfect for readers of historical fiction like The Clan of the Cave Bear and Wolf Hall, and for lovers of fantasy like Outlander and The Mists of Avalon" (BookPage).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 150119142X
• ISBN13: 9781501191428
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Read this, you won't regret it

Why is there not an option for more than 5 stars? When I first started The Lost Queen I enjoyed the first 2 chapters, then I got a bit bored and went between reading this and another book for the first 2 days; I also really love the premise of the story so I wanted to finish it and I am so happy I gave The Lost Queen a second chance. The depth of the stories in this book are astonishing. I was in awe of this book and I was left just absolutely speechless upon finishing the book. The language wasn't consistent (ie: d'na, wouldna, etc), so when it did pop up I was a little confused, but got the gist. I am excited and a bit nervous honestly, to see what happens in the next book. I cannot thank a fellow bookstagrammer for recommending this book to me, I love it. Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the eARC, it is greatly appreciated. All opinions are my own.