Book Review
The Witch’s Knight
The White Shadow Trilogy, Book One
Paula and Trevor Brackston
Book Description:
New York Times bestselling author of 'The Witch's Daughter', Paula Brackston, in collaboration with her brother Trevor, presents an epic tale of magic, courage and a love that spans a thousand
years.
A girl destined to become Queen Witch.
A knight sworn to protect her throughout time.
A supernatural battle between good and evil.
In Book One of the White Shadow Trilogy, the story moves between 11th century
Wales and present day London. Gwen is born to a noble family in the Welsh mountains,
unaware of her true magical identity. When her village is attacked by Norman
soldiers her life is forever changed and she must accept her new role to save
those she loves. It is as she embraces her place among the witches of the White
Shadow that she meets the man who will risk everything to protect her.
In dangerous modern
times, Tudor's life is threatened when his own destiny unfolds. It is only as
the world shifts towards darkness that the true extent of his purpose, and his
connection to the past, is revealed.
In a love story that
survives the centuries, the two must put duty first. The Shifting would see
evil take hold, and all that is good will be lost. The witch and her knight
stand on the tipping point of that balance.
Historical Fantasy
Release Date: April 19,
2022
Preorder now on Amazon:
Paperback releasing on
April 19th.
My Five-Star Review:
Young Gwen lives in 11th century Wales, the
only daughter in a noble family. Her life has always been safe, although she yearns
for more than to be a fine lady and marry well. Her village is suddenly
attacked by Norman soldiers and she and a small group of people flee to the
mountains for their lives. While hiding out, she learns the truth of her magical
heritage and is trained to become the leader she is destined to be. It is then
that she meets the man who swears to protect her, and she must make a decision
that will follow her throughout time.
This novel is an exceptional dual-timeline story. We meet the lovely Gwen who falls in love with a knight—a man who swears to protect her until the end of time. In modern days, we meet Tudor, a man who protects people for a living, constantly placing his own life in danger. Gwen has waited centuries to be with her one true love again while Tudor, having lived many lives, has yet to know his true destiny. Magic, witches, forever love, and protecting the world. What more does a fantasy novel need? Paula and her brother, Trevor, have woven an amazing story that keeps you enthralled to the very last page. And the best part—this is a trilogy!
If you’ve enjoyed Paula’s magical books, or if you just love stories about witches and everlasting love, with a lot of action included, you’re going to enjoy this novel. I have enjoyed everything Paula has written, and this novel is no exception. I highly recommend.
About the Authors:
Paula Brackston lives in the historic city of Hereford on the Welsh border. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University, and has been a Visiting Lecturer for the University of Wales, Newport. Before becoming a writer, Paula tried her hand at various career paths, with mixed success. These included working as a groom on a racing yard, a travel agent, a secretary, an English teacher, a script reader, and a goat herd. Everyone involved (particularly the goats) is very relieved that she has now found a job she is actually able to do properly.
In
2007 Paula was shortlisted in the Creme de la Crime search for new writers. In
2010 her book 'Nutters' (writing as PJ Davy) was shortlisted for the Mind Book
Award. The following year she was selected by the BBC under their New Welsh
Writers scheme. 'The Witch's Daughter' became a New York Times bestseller. Her
books are translated into five languages and sold around the world.
Trevor Brackston grew up in the Black Mountains of Wales above the village of Cwmdu. It was the perfect environment to spark a wild imagination. After retiring from a career as a pilot, Trevor retrained to become a Police Officer and later worked as a Private Investigator. He also fulfilled an ambition to live on a sailboat and it was during this time that he worked together with Paula on ‘The Witch’s Knight’.
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