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AD 47. Rome has colonised southeast Britain. Tortured by her part in the Roman attack that destroyed her township, Ailia has been living alone in a remote Welsh forest. She returns to a world that has been turned upside down. The tribespeople cling to what little land remains to them and invest their hope in the charismatic war-king, Caradog, who has been leading a guerrilla campaign against the encroaching army.
As the fighting escalates, Ailia proves herself an indispensable advisor to the war-king. But she must overcome a fellow tribesman who has resolved to sabotage her, and subdue her passionate attraction to Caradog. The soul of her country will only survive if Ailia succeeds in becoming a Songwoman.
About the Author
Ilka Tampke lives in Woodend, Australia. Songwoman can be read as a stand-alone, or as the sequel to Ilka's first novel, Skin. International rights to Skin have been sold in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, the US, the UK and Vietnam. Skin was shortlisted for the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel in 2015 and longlisted for the Voss Literary Prize in 2016.
Industry Reviews
'[Tampke's] vision is clear and brought to life vividly through the strength of her singular heroine. We have no heard the last from this resonant new Australian voice.' * Readings on Skin *
'Those who root for Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen will find much to love in Ailia's personal quest, with Tampke more successfully navigating the realms of almost fantasy than Ishiguro, marking her out as an exciting talent to watch.' * New Daily on Skin *
'Tampke has created a visceral tale of ritual, magic and violence.' * Sunday Times on Skin *
'Fantasy lovers will enjoy the mysticism and world building, and historical fiction readers will appreciate the Roman invasion story line.' * Booklist on Skin *
'Vivid world-building, a seamless blend of research and imagination, and the heightened lexicon of fantasy lend a beguiling lustre to this Iron Age saga.' * Age *
'A story about a woman who is following her destiny in Celtic Britain.' * Cassie McCullagh, RN Bookshelf *
ISBN: 9781925603637
ISBN-10: 1925603636
Series: Daughter of Albion Novel
Published: 1st October 2018
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 352
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 3.1 x 15.4 x 23.3
Weight (kg): 0.5
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