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Yseult A Tale of Tragedy in the Age of King Arthur The Pendragon Chronicles Book 1 eBook Ruth Nestvold

I really enjoyed this book, while at times I had to suspend belief a bit in terms of finding the heroine to be the same as as the romance figure "Yseult" from the poetry I had no trouble at all enjoying and accepting a 5th/6th century Irish warrior Princess. There were plenty of them in Ireland during the Iron Age and I was delighted to see an author portray that property, just had a hard time accepting it as one in the same with the heroine of the book title.

But over-all, I found this book well researched and a refreshing read; I especially enjoyed the alternative (but historically documented) version of Aurthur himself; there are lots of stories centered around "Arthur" and it can get really boring sometimes when author's either just repeat the Mallory version and/or try so hard to be historically "accurate" they lose the plot.

While a very different version than Mists of Avalon (Marion Zimmer-Bradly) or the same tale retold as a side story (in the same Universe) as The White Raven (by Diana Paxon) previous comparisons to the writing style are accurate and that is a compliment. In the interests of fairness I am a friend of Diana Paxson (she introduced me to my husband) and also know that she actually wrote most of the sequels to Mists of Avalon (after Marion's health declined); so I am well familiar with the back stories on all these books.

And while I adore White Raven, I also really like the very different interpretation of the main characters in Yseult and was very happy with the ending as well.

I am very much looking forward to reading the sequel which I now have and will recommend these books to friends (including Diana Paxson,who enjoys reading other versions of the tales she retells, her re-telling of the Ring Cycle is how I met my husband who also wrote one).

Others have noted that this is more of a historical novel than a historical romance; which is just fine with me as I prefer more in-depth immersion into the time period and less heavy breathing when it comes to good story telling. There's plenty of romance in this book, but it is the sort of old-fashioned "romance" that both the Tristan and Yseult Story and the German Ring Cycle are traditional examples of.

I look forward to reading more historical novels by the this author in the future and hope she investigates more of the Arthurian "side" stories...there are a lot of them out there.


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Yseult A Tale of Tragedy in the Age of King Arthur The Pendragon Chronicles Book 1 eBook Ruth Nestvold Reviews

Yseult is an expansive story of star-crossed lovers responsibly dealing with their various obligations; what starts as an intriguing romance continues into a detailed account of battles and military strategy. It's a very well-researched book, full of historical data, and offers a new glimpse of famous literary/historical figures surrounding the times of King Arthur. The main characters are both excellent and unique personalities. Altogether very well done and enjoyable, reminded me a bit of "Mists of Avalon".
I had to really try to pick this one up to keep reading but after the first few chapters it drew me in. However it did feel a bit like a novella and not a full novel. Otherwise this was a really good story.
This was one of those books that hooked me from the beginning. The historical setting gives a realistic backdrop to an old tale, bringing these familiar characters and their story to life in much the manner as Marion Zimmer Bradley's fabulous retelling of the Arthurian legend in The Mists of Avalon. I highly recommend this series to fans of believable fantasy.
Knowing the basic story of Tristan and Isolde (one of its incarnations) to be a love story, I was a little dubious about buying and reading Yseult (another name for Isolde). I bought it on the strength of Ruth Nestvold's short fiction which I'd read a little of.

I was (extremely) pleasantly surprised. The ups and downs of the love story actually kept me interested all the way to the end. And the book has plenty of "Dark Age" history, Irish magic, battle scenes and fist fights, and steamy sex woven throughout.

An epic, beautifully polished saga which I thoroughly loved. A great author, a great tale well told.
This is a fantastic novel. I love historical fiction if it is done well...and this definitely was done well! It is truly an epic novel that is well-written, well researched and just a pleasure to escape into! I love all things Arthurian; couple that with the timeless love story and you have yourself such a gem! Charcter development was fantastic. It is rare that I leave a five star review, but this book truly merited it. I cannot wait to read the entire series! And I will be keeping an eye out for anything that Ruth Nestvold puts out!
Even though I knew the historical story lines of both Tristan and Isolde and Arthur, I enjoyed this telling of the tales. Some readers have complained about the use of the old language, but that was part of what I enjoyed. Gaelic is a wonderful way to add depth and mystery. The characters were well developed and I cared what happened to them, even though I knew the inevitable outcome. The visuals were excellent and historical characters and places were blended well with the fictional parts. For those who need simple phrases and words (grow up and learn to read) this isn't for you, but if you're an adventurous reader who likes to submerge yourself in the language and era, it's a fun ride.
The story of Tristan and Isolde is one told many times, but this version is one of the best I've read. The historical events are incredibly well researched and maps provide a wonderful opportunity to see the world of old. The best historical fiction is always rooted in the amount of true history included, which makes this book truly addicting. Highly recommended for fans who love their fiction based on facts and yet also enjoy an amazing story. This is an excellent example of why Ruth Nestvold is the go to author for exciting historical fiction.
I really enjoyed this book, while at times I had to suspend belief a bit in terms of finding the heroine to be the same as as the romance figure "Yseult" from the poetry I had no trouble at all enjoying and accepting a 5th/6th century Irish warrior Princess. There were plenty of them in Ireland during the Iron Age and I was delighted to see an author portray that property, just had a hard time accepting it as one in the same with the heroine of the book title.

But over-all, I found this book well researched and a refreshing read; I especially enjoyed the alternative (but historically documented) version of Aurthur himself; there are lots of stories centered around "Arthur" and it can get really boring sometimes when author's either just repeat the Mallory version and/or try so hard to be historically "accurate" they lose the plot.

While a very different version than Mists of Avalon (Marion Zimmer-Bradly) or the same tale retold as a side story (in the same Universe) as The White Raven (by Diana Paxon) previous comparisons to the writing style are accurate and that is a compliment. In the interests of fairness I am a friend of Diana Paxson (she introduced me to my husband) and also know that she actually wrote most of the sequels to Mists of Avalon (after Marion's health declined); so I am well familiar with the back stories on all these books.

And while I adore White Raven, I also really like the very different interpretation of the main characters in Yseult and was very happy with the ending as well.

I am very much looking forward to reading the sequel which I now have and will recommend these books to friends (including Diana Paxson,who enjoys reading other versions of the tales she retells, her re-telling of the Ring Cycle is how I met my husband who also wrote one).

Others have noted that this is more of a historical novel than a historical romance; which is just fine with me as I prefer more in-depth immersion into the time period and less heavy breathing when it comes to good story telling. There's plenty of romance in this book, but it is the sort of old-fashioned "romance" that both the Tristan and Yseult Story and the German Ring Cycle are traditional examples of.

I look forward to reading more historical novels by the this author in the future and hope she investigates more of the Arthurian "side" stories...there are a lot of them out there.