Daughter of Aithne
(Book 3 of the Silver Web)
by Karin Rita
Gastreich
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GENRE: Fantasy
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BLURB:
Betrayed
by her own prodigy, Eolyn stands accused of treason. As power-hungry nobles
dismantle her life's work and honor, the desperate queen forges a risky
alliance with the ruthless and cunning Mage Corey. Determined to defend her
son's claim to the throne of the Mage King, Eolyn prepares for her last and
greatest battle, this time against her own sisters in magic.
Across
the Furma River, Taesara of Roenfyn is drawn out of seclusion and into an
ever-more vicious game of intrigue and war. Subject to the schemes of a shrewd
uncle and the mysterious ambitions of the wizards of Galia, Taesara struggles
to assert her own destiny, even as she takes up arms to defend her daughter's
inheritance.
In the
climactic finale to The Silver Web trilogy, threads of love, honor, betrayal,
and vengeance culminate in a violent conflict between powerful women, opposed
to each other yet destined to shatter a thousand-year cycle of war.
"A
tale of female oppression, prejudice, and even deadly seduction, EOLYN touches
on issues that are deeply relevant to our own society." -Apex Reviews
review of EOLYN, Book One of the Silver Web
“The
story's greatest triumph is Gastreich's prose, a consistent blend of lyrical
verse and dark imageray....Lush, evocative descriptions carry readers through
an unforgettable journey.” –Kirkus Reviews review of SWORD OF SHADOWS, Book Two
of The Silver Web”
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EXCERPT:
Taesara stiffened as Penamor took her chin in his
fingers and subjected her to cold inspection. After a moment, his frown
deepened and he shook his head. “Only the Sisters of the Poor could take a
woman at the height of her flower and turn her into a dried-up weed.”
Taesara bristled. “There is no place for vanity
within these walls.”
“Apparently not. They’ve made you skinny and
sallow. Though it is nothing, I’ll wager, that a bit of sun and some proper
food cannot remedy. What are these rags they dress you in?”
She stepped away, clenching her jaw. “This is all I
need. All anyone needs, to live at peace in this world.”
Penamor snorted. “Indeed.”
“Why are you here?”
“I’ve come to fetch you home.”
“This is my home.”
“This was your temporary refuge. A foul place, but
one of your choosing. We were generous enough to let you stay, first your
father and then I, as we put the outside world in order. Now it is time for you
to return.”
“I am not going back.”
“Oh, but I think you will.” Penamor spoke with an
odd tone, at once menacing and full of promise. “War is at hand, and you will
be the one to lead it.”
Taesara forced a laugh. “You know I will have no
part of it. Eliasara would die at their hands if we so much as—”
“They do not have Eliasara,” he said. “We do.”
Shadows flashed through Taesara’s vision. She
stumbled and caught hold of the back of a chair. A chasm opened inside her
heart, swallowing the vines and trees with which she had concealed her love and
pain during all these years. The bitter anguish of the day she was separated
from Eliasara returned full force.
“Where is she? Where is my daughter?”
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AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
Karin
Rita Gastreich writes stories of ordinary women and the extraordinary paths
they choose. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, where she is part of the
biology faculty at Avila University. An ecologist by vocation, Karin has
wandered forests and wildlands all her life. Her pastimes include camping,
hiking, music, and flamenco dance. In addition to THE SILVER WEB trilogy, Karin
has published short stories in World Jumping, Zahir, Adventures for the Average
Woman, and 69 Flavors of Paranoia. She is a recipient of the Spring 2011
Andrews Forest Writer’s Residency.
Website:
http://krgastreich.com
Twitter:
@EolynChronicles
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Eolyn-110814625640244/
The first book
of the series, EOLYN, will be a FREE download on Kindle only on May 1.
Purchase
link for EOLYN, Book One of THE
SILVER WEB: http://www.amazon.com/Eolyn-Silver-Web-Book-1-ebook/dp/B01B8F4G50/
Purchase
link for SWORD OF SHADOWS, Book Two of THE SILVER WEB:
https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Shadows-Silver-Web-Book-ebook/dp/B01G5L1GEG/
Purchase
link for DAUGHTER OF AITHNE, Book Three of THE SILVER WEB:
https://www.amazon.com/Daughter-Aithne-Silver-Web-Book-ebook/dp/B06WCZYRNW/
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and
RAFFLECOPTER CODE
Karin will be awarding a
$10 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the
tour.
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