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Two Dragons: Book Nine of The Circle of Ceridwen Saga Kindle Edition

by Octavia Randolph (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Two Dragons

Dragons are said to guard treasure with their lives...

Ceric, beset with madness from the trauma of the losses he has suffered, wanders the forests of Kilton. An urgent need to stave off the hunger of his folk calls his younger brother Edwin, Lord of Kilton, to the Kingdom of Mercia, and though he fulfils his mission, finds the greater prize he sought out of reach.

Four Stones now has the second son of Sidroc under its lofty roof - Yrling, come from Gotland to train under the hand of his half-brother Hrald. An unexpected visit from Raedwulf, Bailiff of Defenas, sends Hrald on a journey of vital importance to both Four Stones and to King Ælfred himself.

On Gotland, a dragon ship oars steadily for shore, its warriors ready to leap out as soon as the keel strikes the pebbled beach. Sidroc is there to meet them - the man they came looking for.

The Kingdoms of Cymru - Wales - have long bedevilled that of Wessex and Mercia. Much of Welsh strength is found in their women. Passion and artfulness is manifest in two, who, driven by their own ends, impact Kilton in ways unimaginable.

Take fiery flight. Two Dragons: Book Nine of The Circle of Ceridwen Saga
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I write the kind of book I want to read myself. I write about history as a way to better understand my own times. I write about people who are far better, and (I hope) far worse than myself. And beautiful objects inspire me: the hand-carved combs, skilfully wrought swords, and gemmed goblets of the world of The Circle of Ceridwen Saga. Almost everything interests me; I've studied Anglo-Saxon and Norse runes, and learnt to spin with a drop spindle. My path has led to extensive on-site research in England, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and Gotland - some of the most wonderful places on Earth. In addition to the Circle Saga, I am also the author of Light, Descending, a biographical novel of the great 19th century art and social critic John Ruskin: Ride, a retelling of the story of Lady Godiva; and The Tale of Melkorka, taken from the Icelandic Sagas. I've been the fortunate recipient of Artistic Fellowships at the Ingmar Bergman Estate, Fårö; MacDowell; Ledig House International; and Byrdcliffe. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09ZQY7ZYM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pyewacket Press (June 30, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 15290 KB
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"Water Borne: Book Ten in The Circle of Ceridwen Saga" will be released 2 April 2023. Along with the pre-quel "Sidroc the Dane", this brings our Saga family up to eleven books. Thank you for your ongoing support and love as the Circle Saga grows!

Octavia Randolph's The Circle of Ceridwen Saga transports the reader to 9th century England and Scandinavia, during the most critical years of the Viking incursions. Meticulous research combined with deep imagining have driven the Saga to cult status popularity among readers and listeners across the English-speaking world. Ms Randolph has studied Anglo-Saxon and Norse runes, learnt to spin with a drop spindle, and adapted authentic 9th century food for modern cooks. Her path has led to extensive on-site research in England, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and Gotland. She has been the recipient of Artistic Fellowships at the Ingmar Bergman Estate; MacDowell; Ledig House International; and Byrdcliffe. She lives on the Baltic island of Gotland, where several of the Saga novels are set. Much more awaits at octavia.net .

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How will the next generation fulfill their destinies?
The Circle of Ceridwen Saga continues with the next generation. How will they fare? Will there be peace, war, devastation from raiders? Will marriages be happy or jealousies and old demons ruin the forever peace of Hrald, Ceric, Easlhwith, Edwin and Yrling? Mysticism, faith in the one God, jealousies, duty, passion, honor and alliances are all tested ending with a worthy cliffhanger that leaves a reader pondering the future of the families of Ceridwen and Ælfwyn.Transport yourself into a family saga that richly delivers in characters and their interweaving lives.
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P. M. A
5.0 out of 5 stars Joyous discovery - my PERFECT author
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2022
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I still cherish the memory of completing my first chapter book the summer I was eleven. My discovery led to a life of reading. While caring for three children under five I was willing to endure exhausted mornings to read into the wee hours. Many wonderful books, borrowed books, challenging novels, excellent authors and authors doing their best. But today! Today at eighty-two I have joyously discovered my perfect author!

The Circle of Ceridian Saga plus the prequel "Sidroc the Dane" are everything this reader could desire - my PERFECT author! Carefully researched historic settings, fully developed characters, delightful details of life in the ninth century, impeccable narrative and written with concise sentences often imparting deep emotion with only a very few words. As I read the first volume, "The Circle of Ceridwen" I quickly knew I was in the hands of a master.
Of course I went on to read all ten novels including the prequel.

Octavia, I must live long enough to read your future volumes - I should not add to your pressure - but there it is! 😉💕
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jenm
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! A great continuing saga!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022
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I love historical fiction. Love the Saxon Chronicles (Last Kingdom) series by Bernard Cornwell, The Outlander books by Diana Galbaldon but this saga by Octavia Randolph is by far my favorite! (Even though one of my favorite characters was killed in the last book) The writing takes you back so authentically to King Alfred's time, the characters become beloved friends, so much so you are heartbroken to wait for the next book. If there was one thing I didn't like in this book I would say there was much of it spent in describing scenery in so much detail and because the story is so wonderful I felt it bogged down the story and skimmed past to get to the good stuff! But I usually read each book many times so will cover all that in later readings. Overall though Octavia's writing is just superb. The ending to this book, wow, it makes it so difficult to wait for the next book! I always buy the kindle version to read, but also the hardcover for display. I highly recommend the saga books and don't forget the side book Sidroc the Dane, which I recommend to read after book 1.
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Transparent Dream
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent installment.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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Well, looks like I'll have to read them all again ( for the 4th time? The 5th?). I keep thinking each new book will end the story... but on it goes. This one was especially compelling, though there was little of Ceridwen or Sidroc...who I most love reading about. But it was heart wrenching following Ceric's story now. I hate waiting for the next books. Kind of wish I'd not discovered this till it was complete.....but it now seems that it could go on for a very long time. I own them all. It's become my favorite series....even beyond Outlander. And that's saying a,lot! Love Octavia Randolph's writing. I adore these characters. Would make an excellent series!! HBO....are you listening?
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MaryAnn83Rancher
5.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Randolph Again Writes a Winner
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
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This is a wonderful series that teaches history as it could have happened. Well-researched backgrounds including actual historical events inset with interesting and appealing characters made this book hard to put down.
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Christine
4.0 out of 5 stars Octavia heightens the saga intrigue. Cliffhanger!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2022
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Octavia's books are so well-written you can read them and enjoy them again and again. Her descriptions, her details, make you feel part of the story and right there in the action.
Two Dragons continues some of the stories from previous books, but also introduces new characters and new plots and leaves us with a cliffhanger. I do prefer a tidy ending, but I must be patient now for the next book. I am sure it will be well worth the wait.
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Vicki Marren
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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Every time I think I have a favorite book in this series, along comes another one to change my mind! This book held my interest from beginning to end.
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stardancer
5.0 out of 5 stars UTTERLY ENTHRALLING
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2022
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NO! Octavia Randolph, you cannot leave your readers with a cliffhanger conclusion like that. I want to know NOW what happens next. This could throw all of Kilton into chaos. And please can Sidroc, my favourite Viking, make a bigger appearance in the next book?
Another well researched and brilliantly written book in the Circle of Ceridwen Saga. This author never fails to delight. She evokes 9th Century Britain, at a time when the Danes were settling on more and more land there, with such clarity the readers feel they are walking in the shoes of the Vikings, Celts or Anglo Saxons. The detailed descriptions of everyday life at the time immerse her readers in the atmosphere of unease which prevailed, when landed families needed to make alliances with others of their kind to secure peace across borders. These alliances were frequently secured by the marriages of young girls to firstborn males of neighbouring families, or to those with whom they wished to form bonds. These young women were sometimes sent great distances to wed strangers for the sake of their family security. Skirmishes frequently broke out between Britons and Danes. Periods of peace were rare.
There are several new characters in this latest book, of these I especially like, Dwynwen, the Welsh girl sent to be bride to Edwin.
I cannot wait to read the next book in this Saga by one of my favourite authors. A shining 5 stars.
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Debra Aguilera
5.0 out of 5 stars Two dragons
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022
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This will be my first review for "The circle of Ceridian Saga". This ninth book is one of hope and looking forward. Each book is built on the previous book. To fully appreciate this continuing Saga requires reading the books in order. There is one book named " Sidroc, the Dane " that I like to believe should read first. In truth it can read at any time throughout the reading of this Saga. Two Dragons is a blending of hope and joy of living. All the books are filled with a blend of history and a depth of bringing the reality of the time to life. At some point I plan to write reviews for each book. I will say there is so much information that I find rereading of these books becomes a joy. I have found great pleasure of new insight when I read them more than once.
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D Light
5.0 out of 5 stars A satisfying installment
Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2022
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Octavia delivers another beautifully written and painstakingly researched snapshot of a different time and place, with updates on our favourite characters and some exciting new storylines. This is not reading; it is immersion! If you are a fan of historical fiction, this series is definitely a must read.
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Judith Boxer
5.0 out of 5 stars The Circle will not be Broken
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2022
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Two Dragons is a truly wonderful continuation of The Circle of Ceridwen Saga series. The significance of the title of the book is testament to how exquisite and powerful the threads of the history of this time are portrayed and how the characters in the book are woven in both major life events and the description of day to day life. This is the author’s gift, being able to capture how both are so important and what makes the Saga books so memorable. After the trauma and loss of some of the major characters in the previous book in the series, this book takes us down well worn paths and opens up many new ones. The journey in the heart, body and mind that Ceric travels is where the book begins but by the end of the book there is some ‘magic’ in the air. The reader is introduced to new characters and this brings yet more intrigue as borders are crossed or returned to and, how this does involve the circle turning back to where the series started and the journey and the story not be broken. A brilliant book, I loved reading it and so look forward to what awaits in the next one. Octavia Randolph is an exceptional author and anyone reading Two Dragons will be inspired in a world of historical romance and so much more.
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Libby Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly captivating, a deeply satisfying read on every page
Reviewed in Australia on June 29, 2022
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The much anticipated continuation of The Circle of Ceridwen Saga is here, and does not disappoint. Devotees of Octavia’s ability to enthral, surprise and satisfy will love this deeply engaging story, spanning the lives of the younger folk we have come to know within the halls of Angle-land and Wessex, whilst also allowing us further insight into the lives of Ceridwen and Sidroc on the isle of Gotland, in the Baltic Sea. Expect meticulous weaving of history and captivating descriptions of countryside, season, hearth and home. Expect battle scenes that ring with authenticity and grit. Expect forays into Kingdoms not yet explored. Expect a little bit of myth and magic entwining the pragmatic and practical. In short, expect the unexpected. Two Dragons, indeed! The cover art by Michael Rohani is realisation of Octavia’s vision, and deserving of special mention.

If you wonder how Octavia could possibly top the ‘tour de force’ that was Book Eight, For Me Fate Wove This – be assured, in this, Book Nine, she has done so. This is my favourite Saga book thus far… until possibly the next one, which those of us already enCircled, thankfully know is already being written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I am entranced.
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2022
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What did I like? I would have to write a book myself to answer that question. I found nothing to dislike. If I had been able, I would have read the series from start to finish, non-stop!
Book 10 please.
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Marian Farrelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Another compelling, thoughtful and welcome continuance of the saga of life, love, war and peace
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2022
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The strange workings of fate in the lives of those we know and just now meet are gifted to us in this wonderful telling
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