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Time's Legacy
HarperCollins
by Barbara Erskine
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ISBN/ASIN: 0007302274
Release Date: 2010-07-08
Sales Rank: 1663
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Media: Hardcover
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Product Group: Book
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| Barbara Erskine returns with this beautiful and haunting tale of dark forces and mystical powers. |
| Customer Reviews: Average Rating: 4.5/5 | | A super book, enjoy ;-): Rating: 5/5 |
I loved this book, so many threads built in, from the misty legends of Christ visiting the UK when an adolescent, to ancient myths, new age beliefs along with a good dollop of mystery, suspense and thrills thrown in to the mix too!!
My favourite authors are Anya Saton, Jean Aual, Diana Gabaldon and Julliet Marillier, and would recommend to any fans of these authors too. | | a fave: Rating: 5/5 |
i love barbara ekskine and own and have read all of her other books so i started this one with relish and it did not disapoint a great book once you start it you can not put it down keeps you reading well into the night with just the right of chills to it. throughly recomend
| | Captivating Supernatural History: Rating: 5/5 |
I have heard Barbara Erskine speak and was fascinated by her knowledge of history and was really looking forward to reading Time's Legacy.
The story has had me gripped for the past few days, with the characters whirling around my head and the sense of anticipation as each page is turned is massive. I can only compare how I felt whilst reading this story to how I felt when I read Labyrinth by Kate Mosse - another book that gripped me from start to finish. I discovered that yes, I do like historical fiction and I like it best when it is told in dual narrative form and the story is about real down-to-earth people that I can relate to.
The novel opens with newly ordained priest, Abi Rutherford who has just started a new job. Unfortunately her new boss Kier is causing lots of problems, not only is she strangely attracted to him but he is accusing her of being a witch. Abi soon leaves the parish and finds sanctuary in Glastonbury where she intends to consider her future.
Abi has always had the gift of healing but it is after her Mother shows her a mysterious crystal that she starts to see ghosts. Glastonbury is a town full myths and magical beliefs, the house she is staying in seems to be full of spirits. Abi's visions are centred around Roman characters over 2000 years old, druids and healers and Romans.
The dual narrative is wonderfully done, each part of the story, both modern and ancient weave together seamlessly. Abi's modern day dramas and her visions link together so well. The tension builds quickly in both parts of the story, in modern Glastonbury Abi's old boss Kier is becoming increasingly bizarre in his behaviour - stalking her and flinging more and more accusations at her. In ancient times, a young healer from Galilee is visiting England to learn the druid's ways - he is being stalked by Roman soldiers sent by Herod.
Gradually it dawns on the reader who exactly this young healer could be, which to me, only added to the whole mystery of the story.
Historical, supernatural and suspenseful, this novel drew me in from page one. I got so wrapped up by the modern story and then suddenly I was back 2000 years, but the writing is so good that within a paragraph I was firmly ensconced in that part of the story, and so it goes, back and forth, but loses nothing in the style.
An absolute delight that I am sure Barbara Erskine's existing fans will love and I hope will also gain her many more new ones. | | "Times Legacy": Rating: 5/5 |
| This book is Barbara Erskine at her finest and what she does best.Her research is impeccable and must rank as one of her best books to date.Thank you Barbara.!!! | | Christianity meets Paganism: Rating: 5/5 |
| Yet another time-slip triumph for Erskine. Calling it a page-turner reduces its significance yet this is a hard book to leave. Thorough research has to go before such a book can be written, where such strong themes are explored. This is very topical with the current growing acceptance of the power of healing. Strong characters, a compelling plot and brilliant craftsmanship make this an easy winner. | |
