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Song of the Huntress

By: Lucy Holland
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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About this listen

‘Magic, myth, political intrigue and a fierce and unique love story . . . I devoured it’ – Cassandra Clare, author of Sword Catcher

Across a war-torn medieval Britain filled with ancient magic, two great warriors – a determined queen and damned immoral – fall in love. Song of the Huntress is an epic feminist fantasy that reimagines The Wild Hunt folklore, from Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong.

Britain, 60 AD. Hoping to save her lover and her land from the Romans, Herla makes a desperate pact with the Otherworld King, becoming the legendary Lord of the Hunt. For centuries she rides, reaping wanderers’ souls. But the night she meets a fierce Saxon queen on a blood-soaked battlefield, everything shifts . . .

Queen Æthelburg of Wessex, a warrior betrayed by her husband's court after defeat, is now King Ine's only hope. The dead kings of Wessex are waking, and Ine must master his bloodline’s ancient magic if they are to survive.

When their paths cross, Herla knows it’s no coincidence. Something dark and dangerous is at work in the Wessex court. As she and Æthel grow closer and battle looms, Herla must find a way to break the curse – before it’s too late.

‘A beguiling blend of Dark Ages history, strong heroines and magic . . . Captivating’ – Daily Mail

©2024 Lucy Holland (P)2024 Macmillan Publishers International Limited Action & Adventure Ancient Fantasy Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Magic Royalty

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Critic reviews

Richly imagined and meticulously researched, Song of the Huntress makes history vibrant (Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf)
Original and wrenching, this take on the Wild Hunt is as dark and wild and beautiful as love itself. Lucy Holland’s skill is even sharper than it was in Sistersong – it won't be long before you fall in love with Æthel, Herla and Ine, just like I did (C. L. Clark, author of The Unbroken)
Deeply beguiling, vibrant and lyrical, Song of the Huntress is an age-old tale given startling new life. Lucy Holland deftly weaves folklore and history, worlds and other worlds, to create a sweeping story of love, longing and magic. Utterly captivating, gripping and epic, this beautiful story stole my heart (Miranda Dickinson, bestselling author of The Day We Meet Again)
Holland dives into the myth of the Wild Hunt in this powerful and evocative historical fantasy . . . Lyrical and captivating, with an ending that will leave readers devastated, the narrative hits just the right balance of action, romance and character development. In Holland’s skilled hands, this stands out from the crowded field of legends retold (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review)
[A] captivating fable of politics, religion, treachery, betrayal, longing and commitment . . . The intersection between magic, love and peaceful coexistence will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fantasy (Booklist)
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very enjoyable, nice historic feel, read well by the narrator, really enjoyed the story line.

I loved the historic magic feel to the story

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Took me a while to get into the characters stories. For me the story hinged on the other world. I enjoyed the book overall.
The narrator was excellent. The voices she can do are wonderful.

slow burn but builds to s great ending

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This was an amazing book, brought to life by an incredible narrator. Deals beautifully with an emotionally complex narrative in a satisfying and sympathetic way - in such beautiful prose! Can't recommend enough, but will make you cry!

Incredible story and narration

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A marvellous story telling. well worth reading. Thoroughly enjoyable and narrated beautifully. Lucy is a great author

a gripping tale

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I don't know what to say about this book other than it's beautifuly written, heartbreaking but also warming. The Narrator was excellent and even her Welsh accent was good (from a Welsh girl). I haven't heard anyone talking about this book and I don't know why.

beautiful

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I adored Sistersong and craved a story like it but nothing came close. But Song of the Huntress did not disappoint!! And the narration was beautiful too!

In love with Lucy’s books!

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I've listened to this twice now and have loved it equally both times. Yes, it is a slow-burn of a book but I'm grateful for that as I'm bored of the race-pacing of current books. Lucy Holland builds a world gradually and I was hooked into it and didn't want to stop listening. The narrator is a perfect match and how she manages to capture each character in a unique voice and carry that through the whole book is beyond me but I applaud her for it. An excellent job. I really liked Sister Song and was pleased to find mention of those characters in this book. I love how Lucy Holland plays with gender and queerness and makes the old myths feel so alive. Reinventing familiar landscapes too. I've recommended Song of the Huntress to anyone that'll listen. Give it time - it's delicious.

Excellent storytelling, lyrical language and brilliant narration

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It took me a while to get into this book. I found the first half of the book difficult to get through and the pace was too slow for me. But the second half, where most of the action happened, was fantastic so I am glad that I persevered.

It’s worth persevering with

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