Destrier Books is proud to announce the selection of Quest of the Warrior Maiden as the Book of the Month for Medievalists.net
for the month of May 2020.Destrier Books is proud to announce the selection of Quest of the Warrior Maiden as the Book of the Month for Medievalists.net for the month of May 2020.
for the month of May 2020.Destrier Books is proud to announce the selection of Quest of the Warrior Maiden as the Book of the Month for Medievalists.net for the month of May 2020.
Quest of the Warrior Maiden: Volume One in the Bradamante and Ruggiero Series
Linda C. McCabe
From the dawn of the Middle Ages comes a tale of impossible love between two sworn enemies set against the backdrop of a holy war between Islamic and Christian armies. The legends of Charlemagne come to life filled with chivalry, secret romances, betrayal, revenge and magic. Bradamante, the niece of Charlemagne, and Ruggiero, a Saracen knight descended from Hector of Troy, are renowned warriors who meet and fall in love on a battlefield before being separated.
The heroine, Bradamante, receives the call to adventure from an enchantress who shows her Ruggiero's two possible fates. One is where he is baptized a Christian, marries her, and fathers a child with her, but is murdered before their child is born. His other possible fate has him causing the defeat of Charlemagne and the fall of Christendom. If she follows her heart, her beloved will die tragically, but if she denies her heart so that Ruggiero lives, her family will die.
Dueling magical forces compete with each other to determine which of Ruggiero's fate will come to pass. Quest of the Warrior Maiden is adapted from the classic epic poems Orlando innamorato and Orlando furioso and examines the conflicts between love, war and faith.
Quest of the Warrior Maiden was awarded the Best Historical Fantasy in the 2013 Bay Area Independent Publishers Association Book Contest
and an Honorable Mention in Genre-Based fiction from the 2014 Hollywood Book Festival.
Book of the Month for Medievalists.net
for the month of May 2020.
and an Honorable Mention in Genre-Based fiction from the 2014 Hollywood Book Festival.
Book of the Month for Medievalists.net
for the month of May 2020.
Praise for Quest of the Warrior Maiden:
“In Quest of the Warrior Maiden, author Linda McCabe reveals an undeniable talent for creating a truly memorable and epic fantasy saga incorporating memorable characters, cliff hanger suspense, magic and Arthurian romance of the first order. Quest of the Warrior Maiden is enthusiastically recommended reading and a first rate selection for community library Science Fiction/Fantasy collections.” - Julie Summers, reviewer - Midwest Book Review
“All great legends, whether of Britain's King Arthur, Greece's Trojan War or Europe's Charlemagne cycle contain stories of minor characters begging to be elaborated on. In Quest of the Warrior Maiden Linda McCabe has picked up the lesser known tale of Ruggiero and Bradamante, this last being the warrior maid of the title. Classic in its theme of young, idealistic lovers from opposing camps, it sheds a bright light on the culture, history and legends of a time and place too little explored by most western readers.” – Persia Woolley, author of the acclaimed Guinevere series.
“McCabe paints a vivid portrait of Medieval France whose vestiges can still be found in the streets of modern Paris.” – Cara Black, author of the New York Times Bestselling Aimée Leduc mystery series and Murder at the Champ de Mars.
“A grand and engaging re-telling of the original ‘star crossed lovers’ epic with everything Orlando – chivalry, romance, fights to the death, hippogriffs, madness, and beauty! As engaging a story as I have read this year, I couldn’t put it down and I urge you to pick it up today.” – John Granger, author of Unlocking Harry Potter.
“I read the story in one sitting and was devastated to find out what I had in my hands was only volume one! I look forward to volume two.” – Ibrahim Al-Marashi, professor of History at IE University in Spain.
“In Quest of the Warrior Maiden, author Linda McCabe reveals an undeniable talent for creating a truly memorable and epic fantasy saga incorporating memorable characters, cliff hanger suspense, magic and Arthurian romance of the first order. Quest of the Warrior Maiden is enthusiastically recommended reading and a first rate selection for community library Science Fiction/Fantasy collections.” - Julie Summers, reviewer - Midwest Book Review
“All great legends, whether of Britain's King Arthur, Greece's Trojan War or Europe's Charlemagne cycle contain stories of minor characters begging to be elaborated on. In Quest of the Warrior Maiden Linda McCabe has picked up the lesser known tale of Ruggiero and Bradamante, this last being the warrior maid of the title. Classic in its theme of young, idealistic lovers from opposing camps, it sheds a bright light on the culture, history and legends of a time and place too little explored by most western readers.” – Persia Woolley, author of the acclaimed Guinevere series.
“McCabe paints a vivid portrait of Medieval France whose vestiges can still be found in the streets of modern Paris.” – Cara Black, author of the New York Times Bestselling Aimée Leduc mystery series and Murder at the Champ de Mars.
“A grand and engaging re-telling of the original ‘star crossed lovers’ epic with everything Orlando – chivalry, romance, fights to the death, hippogriffs, madness, and beauty! As engaging a story as I have read this year, I couldn’t put it down and I urge you to pick it up today.” – John Granger, author of Unlocking Harry Potter.
“I read the story in one sitting and was devastated to find out what I had in my hands was only volume one! I look forward to volume two.” – Ibrahim Al-Marashi, professor of History at IE University in Spain.
Fate of the Saracen Knight: Volume II of the Bradamante and Ruggiero Series by Linda C. McCabe
Love binds them. Duty divides them. Victory hangs in the balance.
Frankish Empire, 802. Saracen knight Ruggiero is torn between love and honor. Though he vowed to convert and marry the Christian warrior Bradamante, he refuses to back out of his pledged service — even if that means returning to war against the woman he loves. But if he can’t secure a release from his oaths soon, he knows he'll lose her forever…
In deep despair over her lover's choice, Bradamante fears a prophecy that could doom her family. But when she suspects Ruggiero may love another, the formidable fighter puts aside her dread and sets out on a quest for vengeance.
With the lovers on opposite sides of the battle, will Ruggiero gain leave from his duty in time, or will his quest for both his heart and his people cost him his life?
Fate of the Saracen Knight is the thrilling second volume in the Bradamante & Ruggiero historical fantasy series. If you enjoy epic journeys, rich descriptive detail, and forbidden passion, then you’ll love this enthralling tale.
“History and fantasy fans will find Fate of the Saracen Knight hard to put down, replete with insights on the effects of war, ideals, and duty on love; the ripples of discord created by threats of infidelity and battle; and the fate of two star-crossed lovers who aren't just manipulated by fate, but used to taking destiny into their own hands by force, if necessary.” — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
“McCabe brings the great Carolingian tales to life with guts and gusto! If you like Game of Thrones, you'll love Fate of the Saracen Knight!” — Alexis E. Fajardo, author of Kid Beowulf series
“Readers will be gripped by the epic sweep of the Bradamante & Ruggiero Series. This second book ratchets up the narrative tension and leaves the reader emotionally invested not just in the Fate of the Saracen Knight, but the fates of all the characters.” — Dr. Richard Scott Nokes, Professor of Medieval Literature, Troy University
“Linda McCabe has woven a marvelously textured historical fantasy around Charlemagne and his knights. Her books are filled with accurate historical events dressed in an inspiring imaginative tale of fantasy, magic, courage, valor, chivalry, and love.” — Jonathan Rome, Narrator and Raconteur of the ancient Roman Empire www.romeonrome.com
“McCabe writes with passion about Ariosto’s Bradamante and Ruggiero, characters I’m familiar with from my high school days in Italy. Bravissima, Linda!” — Peppino D’Agostino, internationally renowned acoustic guitarist
Autographed copies can be purchased from Kazoo Books