The Light Bearer
Her name is Auriane. She is a warrior, a priestess, and a threat to the powers of Ancient Rome. This breathtaking saga from acclaimed newcomer Donna Gillespie unveils a fascinating world of pagans and slaves, warriors and nobles--and the extraordinary life of a legendary woman they called the...
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Her name is Auriane. She is a warrior, a priestess, and a threat to the powers of Ancient Rome. This breathtaking saga from acclaimed newcomer Donna Gillespie unveils a fascinating world of pagans and slaves, warriors and nobles--and the extraordinary life of a legendary woman they called the Light Bearer.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780515119664 (0515119660)
ASIN: 515119660
Publish date: November 1st 1996
Publisher: Jove
Pages no: 1024
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Adventure,
Literature,
Epic,
Cultural,
Italy,
Historical Fiction,
Romance,
Historical Romance,
Ancient,
Germany
It took me a long time to read this book, because it is a long book. It is way, way, way, way, WAY too long! The story is great, but there were many times when I found myself wanting to shout a the words in front of my eyes, for page after page, "Just get on with it!" There was a long period durin...
Perhaps the books is a little "girly" but the characters do have some nice shading. Everyone has a flaw, and I do like how the heroine battles the villian in the final battle.