- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Touchstone; Original edition (Sep 13 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416589910
- ISBN-13: 978-1416589914
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.5 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 381 g
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- #14 in Books > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > Mythology > Arthurian Legends
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“Passion, conflict, danger and magic combine for an irresistible love story which will keep you turning the pages!” –Michelle Moran, Author of Nefertiti and Cleopatra’s Daughter
"Strongly recommended." – Historical Novels Review
"Elliot brings the Arthurian world to rich life, creating a Britain both familiar and distinctly alien to fans of medieval romances." – Publishers Weekly
“Enthralling! A deftly plotted, fast-paced tale of love and war, with well-drawn characters, sharp suspense, and an original portrait of Trystan and Isolde you’ll never forget—I loved it.”
"Strongly recommended." – Historical Novels Review
"Elliot brings the Arthurian world to rich life, creating a Britain both familiar and distinctly alien to fans of medieval romances." – Publishers Weekly
“Enthralling! A deftly plotted, fast-paced tale of love and war, with well-drawn characters, sharp suspense, and an original portrait of Trystan and Isolde you’ll never forget—I loved it.”
—Nancy McKenzie, author of Queen of Camelot
“Fans of the TV series Camelot and of epic historical fiction will relish Anna Elliott's gritty, passionate evocation of Arthurian Britain. Magic, adventure, romance and betrayal entwine in this sweeping account of the famous star-crossed lovers. Haunting and unforgettable, Sunrise of Avalon held me spell-bound!”
—C.W. Gortner, author of The Confessions of Catherine de Medici
“Set in a dark, richly detailed Tolkienesque world, the poignant love story of Trystan and Isolde is given shining new life in this magical retelling by Anna Elliott. Sunrise of Avalon kept me spellbound until the last page.”
—Sandra Worth, author of Pale Rose of England
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She is a healer, a storyteller, and a warrior. When Britain is faced with threats both old and new, the strength of her love may be the kingdom’s downfall . . . or salvation.
Their love has overcome endless obstacles. Never ones to shy away from danger, former High Queen Isolde and Trystan, a mercenary with a lonely and troubled past, have already endured a perilous journey to keep the underhanded Lord Marche from the throne of Britain. But now a new traitor lurks amongst the kings on Britain’s High Council—and just when they’ve realized the depth of their love for each other, a new danger calls Trystan from Isolde’s side to test the strength of their secret marriage vow. Only Isolde knows that she is carrying Trystan’s unborn child.
As Britain’s armies prepare for a final battle in which they will either turn back the tide of the invaders or see their kingdom utterly destroyed, Isolde must undertake yet another daring mission—one that will bring her even nearer to a secret that Trystan has kept for seven long years. As the clouds of war gather, Trystan and Isolde must once again fight to protect Britain’s throne. Together, they hold the key that can defeat the Saxon king, Octa of Kent, and Lord Marche. But the cost of Britain’s sovereignty may be their own forbidden love.
Based on the earliest written version of the Arthurian tales, Anna Elliott’s Sunrise of Avalon breathes new life into an age-old legend and brings the story of Trystan and Isolde to an unforgettable end.
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exciting complicated thriller, Sep 13 2011
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sunrise of Avalon: A Novel of Trystan & Isolde (Paperback)
Former High Queen Widow Isolde and her intrepid protector Trystan the mercenary are in love and marry in secret following efforts to keep his brutal sire, the Cornwall King Marche from becoming the High King of Britain (see Dark Moon of Avalon). Because of his shame of his ruthless father's heritage and his own activities as a solder, Trystan keeps some of himself apart from his beloved. She, in turn, fails to inform her beloved that she is carrying his child.Marche and his allies Saxon King of Kent Octa of the "Bloody Knife" and the High King Madoc begin a terror campaign to destroy the opposition. Trystan tries to serendipitously subvert their unholy alliance. Isolde pleads with Madoc to withdraw for the good of the nation, but he informs her Octa captured his son Rhun. Lord Marche recaptures Isolde and demands a second marriage of political convenience as they were briefly married last year and he is unaware she is wed to his son. She and Rhun escape leading to his sire attacking the Saxons in the Battle of Britain.
The final Trystan & Isolde Arthurian mythos (see Twilight of Avalon) is an exciting complicated (at times too convoluted) thriller as betrayal, treachery and broken alliances are the norm. Politics makes strange bedfellows with human hostage being the choice of the times. Although readers will want to smack Trystan on the head for his inability to fully accept Isolde's love of him, fans of Anna Elliot's saga will enjoy the outcome of Arthur's legacy determined by "helpless" women.
Harriet Klausner
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A brilliant final installment!, Sep 21 2011
By Jennifer Rothwell - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Sunrise of Avalon: A Novel of Trystan & Isolde (Paperback)
I was very eager to read the final novel in this trilogy, and it most definitely did not disappoint. I have enjoyed Ms Elliott's take on the Trystan and Isolde myth from the start, and I was very happy with the ending that she chose for her trilogy. It was perfect. Enough action and intrigue to leave me with food for thought, and yet I am still left with a feeling of content, and definite closure. In fact I was expecting that the ending of this novel would be a complete tragedy, in keeping with the most common Trystan and Isolde myth, and I was rather sheepishly relieved to find otherwise (...I tend to get overly emotional at tragic endings to novels that I have enjoyed as much as I have this one).Throughout this novel I have come to greatly admire the character of Isolde, and I feel that Ms Elliot has portrayed a woman of great courage and strength who has had to find her way through a world dominated by men. And yet Isolde understands the world that she lives in; she is well aware of how her gender affects her role on the King's Council and yet she never allows frustration to cloud her judgement, but rather accepts the enivitable and makes her way as best as she can.
The character of Trystan was created a different way by the author, as we are not granted much insight into his past and his vague answers to questions that Isolde asks of his past can be a little frustrating. I feel as though Ms Elliott has done this on purpose, as it mirrors how Isolde must feel trying to break down Trystan's defenses. Trystan's actions speak louder than anything else and throughout the triology we come to see him as a loyal and incredibly brave, if not a bit reckless, young man. These attributes are enough to like Trystan, but the reader is never able to reach the same level of familiarity with him as we are with Isolde. Together they are a very complex and three-dimensional pair of characters, and I feel that the author has done excellent work in creating them. I could read their story time and time again...and I probably will!
A must-read trilogy, start from the beginning: 'Twilight of Avalon', 'Dark Moon of Avalon' and finally this novel, 'Sunrise of Avalon'.
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Perfect ending to the series, Sep 13 2011
By Danni972 - Published on Amazon.com
This is a book I could read over and over again. As is the case with all of Anna Elliott's books, Sunrise of Avalon is beautifully written and painstakingly researched. She has taken the Arthurian legend of Tristan and Isolde and made it her own. This book is my favorite of the three; I loved the ending and it made all the hardships they'd endured worthwhile.I highly recommend this trilogy to anyone who enjoys historical fiction, fantasy and romance.
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