The Well of Tears, Roberta Trahan
The Well of Tears, Roberta Trahan
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The Well of Tears

Author: Roberta Trahan

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 9 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/18/2012

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy


Synopsis

More than five centuries after Camelot, a new king heralded by prophecy has appeared. As one of the last sorceresses of a dying order sworn to protect the new ruler at all costs, Alwen must answer a summons she thought she might never receive. Bound by oath, Alwen returns to Fane Gramarye, the ancient bastion of magic standing against the rise of evil. For alongside the prophecy of the benevolent king, a darker foretelling envisions the land overrun by a demonic army and cast into ruin. Alwen has barely set foot in her homeland when she realizes traitors lurk within the Stewardry, threatening to destroy it. To thwart the corruption and preserve her order, Alwen must draw upon power she never knew she possessed and prepare to sacrifice everything she holds dear—even herself. If she fails, the prophecy of peace will be banished, and darkness will rule.
Reviews
"Absorbing and rich in detail, THE WELL OF TEARS is a page-turner that left me eager for more of the Daughters of the Dream Stewards and launches Roberta Trahan as an exciting new voice in fantasy/historical fiction." - Carla Neggers, New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling author of more than 60 novels, including HERON”S GATE, SECRETS OF THE LOST SUMMER, and SAINT”S GATE.
“In the tradition of Mists of Avalon, Roberta Trahan pierces the veil between our world and the mysticism of ancient Wales. With poetic prose, this talented new fantasy author gives us a mature heroine to root for and a family saga filled with lovable heroes and detestable villains." -Stephanie Dray, author of the acclaimed Novels of Cleopatra’s Daughter series, LILY OF THE NILE and SONG OF THE NILE.
"THE WELL OF TEARS is part epic, part fantasy and wholly entertaining." - Melanie Jackson, best-selling author of THE CHLOE BOSTON MYSTERIES series, THE SELKIE, and dozens more paranormal, mystery, thriller and horror titles

About Roberta Trahan

A lifelong writer, Roberta Trahan’s first works of fiction draw upon generations of family history originating in Cornwall and Wales, as well as her love of the mythology and culture of her ancestral home. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a journalism degree, Trahan pursued a twenty-five year career in sales, marketing, and publicity. Eventually the lure of writing drew her back to her creative roots, and she is now a full-time novelist and core member of her local writing community — as a speaker, instructor, and member of several writing organizations. The Well of Tears is her first book, but hardly her last. She is a Pacific Northwest native and currently lives with her family near Seattle, Washington.


Reviews

Goodreads review by L

A dazzling debut of inspired imaginative vision that’s breathtakingly epic! This truly sensational story had me hooked from the very first page, transporting me into the midst of a magical world filled with wonder and remarkable premise. Gloriously assured and intricately woven, the substantial plot......more

Goodreads review by Mara

Serendipity is really the name of the game. I stumbled on The Wells of Tears on Netgalley. I was tempted, but also knew my TBR pile is humongous. So I debated: request or not to request? I said to myself: what the hell, I have no reputation to protect on GR. I'm already known as a serial DNFer with......more

Goodreads review by Adam

First, I was very happy to have won the Good Reads contest for this absolutely amazing book!!! Second, a huge thanks to Roberta for offering this book as a giveaway contest. I loved this book. What an enchanting, fantastic story eclipsed only by the beautiful depth and diversity of the characters th......more

I had this book in my wish list on Amazon for quite some time. I then jumped at the chance to read it when I saw it available on Netgalley for an honest review. I am quite glad I did! Set in a time period around 500 years after King Arthur, the tale leans heavily on the fantasy side rather than on an......more