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The Woman of Flowers

The Woman of Flowers

FantasyFolklore
Pages
294
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

This historical fantasy novel reimagines the Arthurian legend through the eyes of Nimue, the Lady of the Lake. It explores her journey from a young woman to a powerful sorceress, delving into the magic and political intrigue of ancient Britain. The story weaves together myth and history, offering a fresh perspective on a classic tale.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

AdventurousAtmosphericMysterious
Quest

Genres

Fantasy Folklore Historical Fiction Mythology

About the author

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Susan Shwartz

Susan Shwartz (born December 31, 1949) is an American author. She received her B.A. in English from Mount Holyoke College in 1972 and a PhD in English from Harvard University. Shwartz's Heirs to Byzantium trilogy – Byzantium's Crown (1987), The Woman of Flowers (1987) and Queensblade (1988) is an alternate history series. The Heirs to Byzantium novels are set in a world where Marc Antony defeats Octavius in the Battle of Actium, and joins with Cleopatra to make Byzantium capital of the Rom...