Pendragon

A vivid and absorbing historical novel of intrigue and romance by a mistress of her craft. Newly re-issued in paperback. London, 1594. Nimue, daughter of Queen Elizabeth's 'other Welsh wizard' is entrusted by the Queen with a mission that only she, with her unique powers, can carry out. What is the sinister 'Hand of Glory' that threatens the peace of the kingdom? Is the danger from Grainne O'Malley, the Irish woman pirate? Or from the dark and erotic influence of the man known as the Counsellor - the Holy Devil? Nimue's quest takes her into the London underworld; the theatre of her father's friend Will Shakespeare; the company of cunning women, alchemists and dealers in magic. Her dreams lead her to the wild west coast of Ireland and the great Cliffs of Moher... The beginning of Nimue's story can be read in PENDRAGON: THE WIZARD'S DAUGHTER also available from www.lulu.com