The Shadowed Land

The Lost Queen, Book 3

De: Signe Pike

Narrado por: Eilidh Beaton, Toni Frutin, Gary Furlong, Angus King, Siobhan Waring

King Arthur and his contemporaries are boldly reimagined in this “mystical, epic, and captivating” (Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author) series that resurrects the real historical figures who inspired one of our most enduring legends.

Kingdom of Gododdin, AD 580: After defeating the Angles at the Battle of the Caledonian Wood, Languoreth, her daughter Angharad, brother Lailoken, and the warrior Artúr mac Aedan are reunited. But all too soon, fate pulls each back to their own path.

Artúr receives a mysterious summons from his father in Dalriada. Languoreth and Lailoken return to Strathclyde with the dangerous former bishop Mungo in tow, determined to maintain the fragile peace between the Christians and the people of the Old Way. Meanwhile, Angharad must travel deep into the shadowed land of the Picts, hoping to become the initiate of Briochan, a druid who practices the secret Celtic art of summoning weather.

As they rise to their destinies, they are pushed to impossible new frontiers as each must decide whether they are willing to do what it takes to be the heroes their harrowing days demand. This “rich, immersive” (Kirkus Reviews) saga transports the listener to a vivid world of mysticism, beauty, and meticulously researched early medieval history.

©2024 Signe Pike (P)2024 Simon & Schuster Audio

Incredibly Historically Accurate - brings great fullness to the characters

As a historian myself, I am so impressed with the level of research that was done to make sure the characters came to life in their own culture & time period. This was no small endeavor. Sources for late 6th Century “Scotland” (different kingdoms that would become Scotland) are very limited making them rare. Beautifully written & narrated. I’m planing on buying the actual book as I want to READ it myself to let my thoughts deep dive into the myth/battles/rituals/cultures/etc. All three books are incredible!

Writing with substance-beautiful

Love Pike’s approach to this stunning tale, the historic references bring it to reality in beautiful detail.

The series keeps getting better

The best indicator of a good book is that you feel bereft when it ends. History, complex characters, intrigue and a little mysticism are the hallmarks of these books, and this is the best book yet. I don’t want to wait years for the next one, but I have little choice. If you haven’t read the previous books in the series, you can still enjoy this book, but I highly recommend reading the previous books first.

The Storytelling Intertwined with History

I absolutely love this series! I have so much admiration for authors like Signe Pike, who are dedicated to uncovering the truth and lost history of powerful women. This book also serves as a fantastic transitional ending, perfectly setting the stage for Arthur’s story.

This series consumes me(sigh)

I know people say "Oh this book series is like nothing I've ever read before" but when I say this book series is like nothing I've ever read before, IT TRULY IS!! You can tell this author has done SO much research, intense research and I am now a firm believer in all of her finds on King Arthur. I will never look at any tale of King Arthur or Merlin, the same again. She is such an amazing writer, just brilliant and the narrator in this series sounds as if she is an old soul from a time long ago in ancient Scotland. Absolutely my favorite Historical Fiction series of all time. If Signe Pike writes it, I will be reading it. Auto buy author for me. I look forward to the next book in this series and I look forward to reading ALL of her future works. 10 stars ALL the stars!!!

Wonderful Book 3!

I do think giving voices to more characters worked and enlivened the story. Although I was not thrilled with Artur's narrator--too gruff and without personality. Story remains one of the best in Scottish historical fiction and you become very invested with plot and characters. I've also learned so much about the cultures of the time and the history and geography. Thank you Signe for another enjoyable read and looking forward to book 4 and my next trip to Scotland.

The cover art

Loved absolutely every element of this book from storyline, characters, length and beautiful melodious narration

love this series!

this series takes you on a journey! I have the physical books & listened to audible. the audible version helped me with pronunciation. if you love King Arthur stories, you will love this series!

Another fabulous telling of the ancient queen’s story

I have enjoyed all 3 books to date and look forward to a 4th book!

Historical research

Signe Pike’s research is fascinating. Her novels based on this research are inspiring and engrossing. Of all of the books I’ve read about King Arthur, this has the greatest ring of truth within the fiction.