Sistersong

In a magical ancient Britain, bards sing a story of treachery, love and death. This is that story. For fans of Madeline Millers Circe, Lucy Hollands Sistersong retells the folk ballad ‘The Twa Sisters.

A captivating spell of myth and magic– Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne

King Cador’s children inherit a land abandoned by the Romans, torn by warring tribes. Riva can cure others, but can’t heal her own scars. Keyne battles to be seen as the king’s son, although born a daughter. And Sinne dreams of love, longing for adventure.

All three fear a life of confinement within the walls of the hold, their people’s last bastion of strength against the invading Saxons. However, change comes on the day ash falls from the sky – bringing Myrdhin, meddler and magician. The siblings discover the power that lies within them and the land. But fate also brings Tristan, a warrior whose secrets will tear them apart.

As Riva, Keyne and Sinne become entangled in a web of treachery and heartbreak, they must fight to forge their own paths. It is a story that will shape the destiny of Britain.

A fresh and gripping retelling . . . I loved it – John Gwynne, author of Malice

Sistersong is a powerfully moving story, perfect for readers who loved Naomi Novik’s Uprooted and Katherine Arden’s The Bear and the Nightingale.