The Druid’s Woman
Shanna Murchison
Fantasy Romance
Setting: Ireland, 1169In this fantasy novella of Ireland, Davnat encounters Parthalann, a mysterious druid who trains her to be his helper and consort.
But despite all the other-worldly powers Davnat is given by her mysterious new companion, and the remarkable love that blossoms between them, she can’t help feel that fickle Fortune will rob her of the gift of Parthalann’s love as suddenly as it was bestowed.
Parthalann loves Davnat beyond anything he ever imagined possible. He longs for a happy life with her forever, but deep in his heart, he knows that due to one act of rebellion against the gods, their Fates have already been decreed….
The Druid’s Woman
Shanna Murchison
Fantasy Romance Novella
Setting: Ireland, 1169
Word count=33,000
Rating: Moderately Sensual
Excerpt from Chapter 3 of The Druid’s Woman:
As Parthalann tied the end of his waterskin closed and made to rise, a twig snapped behind him.
Parthalann turned to face his enemy. He forced himself to relax as the powerful unseen force slammed him into a tree. Invisible hands and feet beat and kicked at him unmercifully. He did his best to ward off the blows, moving forward into them. A few hard cracks to his ribs winded him. But with a massive thrust of his fists, he focused his mind, and at last the invisible forces dispelled.
A mysterious grey light shimmering in front of him at last took shape.
“So you’ve done it then. You’ve set the wheel in motion,” the newcomer hissed.
He was nearly as tall as Parthalann himself, with a shaven head and long grey beard plaited into two. His long nails stretched out like talons as he pointed his hand accusingly in Parthalann’s face.
Parthalann took a deep breath and wheezed, “You knew I would one day. Though I have to admit, I didn’t even know it was time until the other day.”
“It still isn’t too late to change your mind, you know. You have the woman, but you haven’t joined with her yet. Or, if you do join with her here and now in this wood, you don’t have to win her over to the druids’ ways….”
The Druid’s Woman
Shanna Murchison
Fantasy Romance Novella
Setting: Ireland, 1169
Word count=33,000
Rating: Moderately Sensual
Shanna Murchison
Reviews:
Detra Fitch of Huntress Book Reviews
An author to keep an eye on!
Set in Ireland. Davnat Ni Cinnede was to marry a Norman for peace. During her betrothal feast, however, appeared Parthalann. Their Fates had been decided long ago by the Gods. The betrothal feast blazed with fire and blood as they fled.
Parthalann had been a Druid, but decided to choose the path of a Warrior. He was to train Davnat in the Druid ways. She already knew healing from wise women and had learned to fight as a warrior all her life. Davnat and Parthalann were to have only a short time together, but their love would last forever and their sons would some day change the world!
*** A great plot…. The tale was fantastic and the author shows much talent! Shanna Murchison is an author to keep an eye on!
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An amazing book
Excellent writing, fascinating characters, this book had me begging for more. Fantasy writing at its best.
Breathtaking
A wonderful book from beginning to end. You will love the hero and heroine, and all the mystery and fantasy elements. I never wanted it to end.
WOW!
Awesome! An excellent read, lots of suspense and mystery.
A lovely book-perfect for St. Patrick’s day, or any time!
A great book-suspenseful, romantic, magical.
A beautiful book
The author creates a magical world that draws you in from the very first word. It is not the traditional fantasy romance, but that makes it better in my opinion. I was fascinated by the detail given in a short space, and am delighted to see that there is more from this extremely talented author, with these characters, who became like part of my family as I followed their adventures.
A wonderful read!
My only complaint is that I never wanted it to end. Fantastic characters, and plenty of mystery, suspense, and fantasy elements make this one to remember. I must get The Wizard Woman by the same author.
A beautiful book
This was not what I expected from a romance, since it does not have what you would call the traditional romance ending {no spoilers here, readers, sorry} but it was a lovely read for people who are looking for something that little bit different.
As a fantasy novel it was superb, pure magic. A wonderful hero to die for, and a terrific heroine make this book hard to beat. I am already part of the way through The Wizard Woman, which is linked to this novel, and it is awesome too.
Perfect for St. Patrick’ s Day
If you love Ireland, you will adore this book. My only problem with the book is thatI never wanted it to end. When it did, I really cried. One thing is for sure, this author has a wonderful talent.
Awesome!
I am still shaking after reading this book-what power. It took me completely by surprise, from start to finish. I only wish it could have gone on longer!
Pure magic
A super book–great setting and characters, very mysterious, very sad in sections. Get out the tissues and indulge yourself. You won’t be sorry.
Gripping
This novel really was nothing like I expected. It was so excellent, I wish there were a lot more like it. From the very first word, I was caught up in Ireland in the time of the Norman invasion, and the whole mystery of why the hero had come for the heroine.
I cried in some spots as hard as if the characters were real people. The ending was fascinating, one I did not predict. This should get ten stars! I hope this author has plenty more for us to read.
A superb novel of love and loss
It was so romantic, and so sad. I was completely swept away by the characters and the magic of the whole book. I am really relieved to see, that the author has a second novel. This was really excellent.
Fantastic!
This book had it all, a great plot, setting, characters, magic. I adored the hero, and the whole history of Ireland. I can’t wait to read more from this terrific author.
Loved it, a beautiful story
This gets a ten Kleenex rating-It was so lovely, I can highly recommend this to anyone who loves fantasy, and a sensual love story.
Fantastic!
Not like anything I have read before. It was really intelligent, magical, and above all really thrilling. I won’t give the ending away, except to say that I have seldom been so moved. This author has a rare talent with words.
An excellent novella
A quick read, but with lots of echoes which will leave you thinking about it long after you have read it.
I have gone back to re-read it a second time more slowly to really enjoy the fine language and characters. Anyone who loves fantasy or romance, or Ireland, will love this book. A very surprising ending–not one I expected at all, but perfect for the book.
The Druid’s Woman
Shanna Murchison
Fantasy Romance Novella
Setting: Ireland, 1169
Word count=33,000
Rating: Moderately Sensual
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