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| The Boar Stone (Dalriada, Book 3) | 
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Sales Rank: 122180
Category: Book
Author: Jules Watson
Publisher: Orion
Studio: Orion
Manufacturer: Orion
Label: Orion
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 0752893386
EAN: 9780752893389
ASIN: 0752893386
Publication Date: May 29, 2008
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Roman England, 366 AD Minna, a Roman serving girl, loses family and home and is flung out into the brutal world to fend for herself. Desperate to reach her soldier brother at the northern frontier, she falls in with Cian, a tribeless youth with no loyalty to anyone but himself. A terrible mistake sees them thrust into the wilds of barbarian Scotland, a land in chaos. The Romans have sent scouts north from their frontier, seeking to subdue Scotland by any means possible. The dark Picts retaliate, raiding and pillaging Roman farms. And caught in the middle is Cahir, King of the Dalriadans in Scotland. Year by year he has watched his people fall under the Roman yoke, and wounded by shame, his power dwindles. At Cahir's fort, Cian and Minna must struggle to survive. Cian retreats into the pain of his hidden past, while Minna has an entirely unexpected path open before her. What are these visions and dreams of Scotland - full of battles and bloodshed - that plague her? Minna's visions reveal a destiny that she shares with the wounded king Cahir. Yet her journey to heal them both has far-reaching consequences.
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 Loved this book! September 2, 2008
I loved this book. Unlike other trilogies I've read, each book gets better! This book was actually better than the first two---hands down! Very mystical and Marion Zimmer Bradleyish.
 The best of the trilogy August 9, 2008
I must admit to being sceptical about this book. I had really enjoyed the first two in the trilogy (The White Mare & The Dawn Stag), both being solid 4 star reads. Having come to know Rhiann, Eremon, Connaire, Caitlin et al, I couldn't work out how a book set some 300 years later could possibly be an appropriate (or relevant) ending to the saga. Boy, was I wrong. In my opinion, this was the best book of the three. It completed the story started in the first two books in imaginative and unexpected ways. I enjoyed the characters and story of Minna, Cahir and Cian as much, if not more than Rhiann & Eremon's. I highly recommend the entire trilogy. If you have read The White Mare and The Dawn Stag, trust me, you don't want to miss out on The Boar Stone. This one had me sobbing by the end, a feat not easily achieved!
Loved this series June 29, 2008
I really enjoyed this series, and the thirrd book in the trilogy was every thing I hoped it would be. Reminiscent of The Mists of Avalon, a fantastic read. Note: Do not buy The Boar Stone with Song of The North as they are the same book-one is an American publication.
Fantastic May 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Jules Watson is a phenomenal writer and this third book in her Dalriada trilogy is fantastic. Just like The White Mare and The Dawn Stag, it is rich with ancient lore, intrigue, drama, love, suspense, and characters you absolutely fall in love with and miss as soon as you finish reading the book...so much so that when I finished reading the book, I turned right back to page 1 and started reading again. Actually, I did this with all three books in the trilogy. Jules Watson is a wonderful storyteller, and I can't wait for her next novel, as I re-read the Song of the North and savor every moment.
Stunning April 27, 2008
For any confused this book was released under different titles and art work depending on the country it was released in. For US buyers look for Song of the North. It is readily available and is IDENTICAL to The Boar Stone.
Song of the North was a gripping and compelling conclusion to The White Mare & The Dawn Stag. I love historical fiction and Jules Watson has done an excellant job.
I await her next offering with great eagerness.
Here is a link to Jules Watsons offical website for anyone intersted in keeping up to date on her doings.
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