Dawnflight (Sonnet Books)

Dawnflight (Sonnet Books)
by Kim Headlee

Dawnflight (Sonnet Books)
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Author: Kim Headlee
Edition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-01
ISBN: 0671020412
Number of pages: 512
Publisher: Pocket

Book Reviews of Dawnflight (Sonnet Books)

Book Review: No Damsels in Distress Here!
Summary: 5 Stars

I love to read Arthurian retells, so I decided to give this one a try.
I'm not sorry about it either.
Headlee portrays Guinevere (called Gyanhumara)as a strong spirited and dedicated warrior chieftainess. She is a well fleshed out character and the most likeable Guinevere that I have ever read about. This Guinevere is a feminist to be proud of, as she takes no nonsense from brutish men and ultimately decides the course of her own destiny. During the bulk of the story, she struggles with her faith in both her Gods and herself , and triumphs magnificently in both. She loves her country and her people so much that she is willing to sacrifice being united with the love of her life to protect them.
The historical facts aren't accurate, but hey, this is a King Arthur novel, so how can myth be historically accurate anyhow? It can be a very fun read if one keeps in mind that it is a fiction novel and is only meant to entertain, not teach history on post- Roman-occupied Britain.
There is a romantic aspect to the book, but there's nothing explicit other than some passionate kisses and endearments. In other words, the romance is there, but it's only a side aspect and only one of the issues that Gyan struggles with.
All in all, this is a fun book even though there are a few spots that drag, but that happens with all novels, even the stellar ones. So give it a try, don't take it too seriously, and you might just enjoy a leisurely afternoon or two in the company of Gyan of the Picts.

Summary of Dawnflight (Sonnet Books)

Among the misty lochs and glens of ancient Scotland, duty wages war against love on the battlefield of opposing cultures, religions, and political agendas.

After Caledonia's devastating loss in the battle of Aber-Glein against Arthur map Uther, Pendragon of Brydein, Chieftainess Gyanhumara ("Gyan") nic Hymar is obligated by treaty to marry a Brytoni nobleman. She chooses as her betrothed Urien map Dumarec, son of her clan's worst enemy, in hopes of bringing in lasting peace to her people. Arthur must honor this arrangement, even though he knows that Urien, his arch rival, will gain greater power from it.

When Arthur and Gyan meet, the love that develops between them escalates to legendary proportions. But with her clan's future in her hands, Gyan would forsake her heart's bidding and go through with her obviously ill-fated marriage to Urien. For unless she and Arthur can avert the civil war that is sure to erupt, their love will be doomed to remain unfulfilled -- forever.

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