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BOOK REVIEW: Legend of the Emerald Rose
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by: Barbara Warren Dancing Word Reviewer
Title: Legend of the Emerald Rose Author: Linda Wichman Publisher: Kregel ISBN: 0-8254-4109-9 Genre: Inspirational/Historical/Fantasy
I have always enjoyed tales of King Arthur and his knights of the roundtable, and Linda Wichman brings them to life in Legend of the Emerald Rose. Shadoe un Hollo Tors (Shad’ow un Hal’low Tore), son of Merlin, was twelve years old when King Arthur died. Shadoe was supposed to guard the king’s back in battle, but in the press and fury, he lost sight of Arthur. When he found his king, Arthur Pendragon lay on his back, clutching his famed sword, Excalibur.
Merlin, Shadoe’s father was rumored to be dead. Although Merlin had once followed the dark ways of the Enchanter, he had turned his life over to Jesu, Savior of the world. Shadoe was a believer of the one true God, also, but when Mordred le Fey, pretender to the throne killed Arthur and then brutally murdered Queen Guenvere, Shadoe believed God had deserted them.
God has a mission for Shadoe, but he is an unwilling servant. Nevertheless, he promises God he will accept the pendant of the Emerald Rose of Avalon. Only the High Steward can appoint King Arthur’s successor. It is rumored that there is a secret child of Arthur and it is Shadoe’s job to find that descendent and make him king. Unfortunately, a frustrating, irritating, brat of a female, named Emerald Rose Rayn keeps getting in his way. God has a plan for Rayn (Rain) also, but she is just as unwilling as Shadoe to submit to his will.
Linda Wichman does a great job of recreating the fascinating world of the Isle of Might and the hardy souls who lived there. Legend of the Emerald Rose is chock full of love, romance, bravery, and epic struggles between the forces of good and evil. It is also well salted with biblical truths, revealed through the lives of her characters. I am happy to recommend Legend of the Emerald Rose for your Need to Read List. |
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