From Publishers Weekly
As Oscar Wilde once observed, "America had been discovered before, but it has always been hushed up." This intriguing premise is one that Waldo explores in depth. While she was researching her bestselling novel Sacajawea, she came across information concerning a tribe of fair-haired, Welsh-speaking people in the Dakotas who were encountered by Lewis and Clark. From here, she was led to the legend of a Welshman named Madoc who sailed to America three centuries before Columbus; this prompted her to write Circle of Stones. Now she continues the story of Madoc's early days among the Druids during the 12th century, as well as of the extraordinary seafaring exploits that made him legendary. His story here is intertwined with that of Cougar, a Native American girl of the Calusa tribe (in the area now known as Florida). Both Madoc and Cougar are raised by people other than their birth parents, making this a tale of two foundlings. Madoc's people believe him to have been destined by the gods to lead the Druids, while some in Cougar's tribe fear she might be a shape-shifter. The novel charts their individual trials and adventures as life sets them on a course that will ultimately lead to their meeting. Despite being set in a different time period, at times Waldo's epic of discovery impresses as being part Jean Auel and part Homer. Scrupulously researched, with enlightening epigraphs opening each of the 24 chapters, Waldo's latest will satisfy fans of her previous work and prove that she has not lost her historical touch. Agent, Jean Naggar.
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Waldo had a best seller with her epic Circle of Stones; now she's reaching for the stars. As the Christians chase the Druids out of Wales, young Madoc heads west for a romantic encounter with a Native American woman.
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From Booklist
Waldo, best-selling author of Circle of Stones (1999), continues the engrossing saga of the intrepid band of Welshmen bound for the New World centuries before Columbus ever set sail. In the second volume of the Druid Circle, Madoc, the illegitimate son of a Welsh prince, embarks on a dangerous voyage into the unknown. Leading a cluster of Druids across the ocean, Madoc is determined to save his people from certain persecution and probable extinction. Landing on a distant shore, Madoc and his men encounter the Calusas, an exotic tribe of Native Americans. When Madoc becomes involved with a spirited young woman named Cougar, two ancient cultures are inextricably entwined. Based on fact and on legend, this engrossing epic will continue to enthrall fans of sweeping historical fiction. Margaret Flanagan
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Review
"Fascinating and dramatic...The story is enthralling and the suspense is delicious."--Jean M. Auel
"Waldo had a bestseller with her epic Circle of Stones; now's she's reaching for the stars."--Library Journal
"Waldo's epic of discovery impresses as being part-Jean Auel and part-Homer. Scrupulously researched...enlightening...Waldo's latest will satisfy fans."--Publishers Weekly
"Waldo had a bestseller with her epic Circle of Stones; now's she's reaching for the stars."--Library Journal
"Waldo's epic of discovery impresses as being part-Jean Auel and part-Homer. Scrupulously researched...enlightening...Waldo's latest will satisfy fans."--Publishers Weekly
Book Description
Emerging from his hidden, pastoral childhood, Madoc, the prophesied savior of the druids, rises to fulfill his fate as messiah to his people. Fearing persecution, Madoc must protect his true identity while learning the ways of the ancient druids for control of Wales, Madoc sets out on a dangerous voyage to find a new home for his dwindling flock. It is a journey that will lead him to the land that will later be known as America.
There on the beaches of ancient Florida, he meets Cougar, a Native American healer of the Calusa people. Madoc discovers his match in this beautiful, gifted young woman. And Cougar finally meets the white ghost whom she has known in her dream and awaited her entire life. Now, their love can be the key that links together the legendary blue-eyes, fair-haired Native American tribe to that of the ancient druids as they struggle to forge a future for themselves in a new land that could bring them their ultimate chance for survival...
There on the beaches of ancient Florida, he meets Cougar, a Native American healer of the Calusa people. Madoc discovers his match in this beautiful, gifted young woman. And Cougar finally meets the white ghost whom she has known in her dream and awaited her entire life. Now, their love can be the key that links together the legendary blue-eyes, fair-haired Native American tribe to that of the ancient druids as they struggle to forge a future for themselves in a new land that could bring them their ultimate chance for survival...
About the Author
Anna Lee Waldo is the author of three previous novels, Circle of Stones, Prairie, and Sacajawea, which was on the New York Times bestseller list for eight months and has sold 1.5 million copies. In addition to writing, Ms. Waldo has also taught chemistry at the California Polytechnic State University of San Luis Obispo, where she currently lives with her husband.
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