Set in the roman empire, a debut novel that rivals the ancient epicsat least for length. Donna gillespies first novel, the light bearer, won immediate acclaim from publishers weekly, the washington post and became an instant bestseller in germany and new zealand. Its been awhile since anyone tackled the roman empire as entertainingly as gillespie has done in this book, a nearlystraight historical novel which should please. Known to her people as the light bearer, she was an extraordinary woman in an extraordinary time.
The book report auriane is a brilliantly written charactergillespie is an extremely gifted author who effortlessly and seamlessly weaves together historical facts and fictional twists and turns the light bearer is a monumental work of fiction. The light bearer is an international bestseller, a tale of a woman warrior who was a beacon light of hope for her people, and a brilliant roman senator who held the fate of the empire in his hands donna gillespie was born in gainesville, florida, and graduated from the university of florida in 1970 with a degree in fine art. About donna gillespie, author of the light bearer and lady of. The light bearer by donna gillespie nook book ebook barnes. The book continues the life of auriane, a warrior maiden of the chattian tribe, designated to be their new prophetess but as fate would have it she was captured by the roman army and taken in chains to the city of rome. Even you are having the fantastic works, reading this ebook lady of the light, by donna gillespie will certainly not include your thoughts. The story is great, but there were many times when i found myself wanting to shout a the words in front of. Donna gillespie s second novel, lady of the light berkley trade, november, 2006, is also available through through nook. The light bearer, donna gillespie s epic novel of ancient rome, is now available as an e book on kindle, nook and ipad this latest edition has been revised by the author, and includes a note on the revised edition, plus a new afterword by donna gillespie. The light bearer is the product of twelve years of research into the history, culture and mythology of classical rome and the protogermanic tribes. Do i like it 3 stars, or do i really like it four stars.
An international bestseller, it was optioned by hallmark entertainment for a miniseries. I used to manage a book store, therefore, i read a lot of books. At the birth of auriane, daughter of baldemar, chieftain of a germanic tribe during the reign of roman emperor nero, the priestess ramis bestows her with a rare amulet and predicts that she will slay her father and become a priestess. It is set in germania and the roman empire during the reigns of nero and domitian. The light bearer, donna gillespies richly imagined odyssey of an extraordinary 1st century woman at the historical turning point when the might of rome clashed with the tribal cultures of germanic europe, is one of the most gripping pageturners i have read. While working on the third book of my light bearer series, i wrote this post, the trauma of trilogies thank you, beth s. Buy a cheap copy of lady of the light book by donna gillespie. The light bearer by donna gillespie paperback, 1994 for. D the inauguration of the colosseum, or amphitheatrum flavium. Lady of the light by donna gillespie nook book ebook. The light bearer light bearer, book 1 by donna gillespie book cover, description, publication history. I very much enjoy historical fiction and was immediately immersed as she began to describe the settings of the birth of her primary character. This book has something for everyonerichly drawn, multidimensional characters who vibrate with life. Gillespies grasp of the daily social, religious and political lives of germanic tribes and urban romans alike, and her understanding of the way human deeds are woven by time into myth, keep the light bearer rooted in historical plausibility keeps the reader engaged.
The book report auriane is a brilliantly written charactergillespie is an extremely gifted author who effortlessly and seamlessly weaves together historical facts and fictional twists and turns the light bearer is a monumental work of fiction, history and adventure. Auriane, warrior maiden of the chattian tribe, was sworn to remove the cursed romans from the lands of the rhine. The light bearer, donna gillespies epic novel of ancient rome, is now available as an ebook on kindle, nook and ipad this latest edition has been revised by the author, and includes a note on the revised edition, plus a new afterword by donna gillespie. There are no flat passages in the light bearer, only a fastflowing stream that erupts into a fullscale torrent at the books conclusion. She was a warrior, a priestessand a threat to thepowers of ancient rome. The light bearer book by donna gillespie 4 available. The light bearer, a carefully researched historical novel was published by berkleyputnam in 1994. The light bearer kindle edition by donna gillespie. United states english fiction germany rome empire women soldiers.
The light bearer by donna gillespie is a historical fiction set in ancient rome, in the 1st century. The story begins in the 11th year of the reign of emperor claudius and ends when nerva takes over the power. An immediate international bestseller, the light bearer is the product of twelve years of research into the history, culture and mythology of classical rome and the protogermanic tribes. This breathtaking saga from acclaimed newcomer donna gillespie unveils afascinating world of pagans and slaves, warriors and nobles and the extraordinary life ofthe woman they called the light bearer. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the light bearer, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. When donna gillespies light bearer came out, i quickly snatched up the book and dug in. The light bearer, a tale of ancient rome, is the product of twelve years of research into the history, culture and mythology. When donna gillespie s light bearer came out, i quickly snatched up the book and dug in. About the the light bearer throughout this monumental story, gillespie constantly increases the excitement and intrigue. In the end, i decided that the quality of the writing, the detailed descriptions, and the excellent research could persuade me to round my rating up to four stars.
You are born, you live a few years in wild hope, then you are dragged back into the night. Probably the greatest compliment to gillespie s first novel is that at 800 pages, the book isnt too long. Donna gillespie auriane, daughter of a rhine river area chieftain in 50 a. Jun 16, 2014 gillespies grasp of the daily social, religious and political lives of germanic tribes and urban romans alike, and her understanding of the way human deeds are woven by time into myth, keep the light bearer rooted in historical plausibility keeps the reader engaged. 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. Donna gillespie, the author of the light bearer, returns with a longawaited new novel, lady of the light. The light bearer download pdfepub ebook gets free book.
Probably the greatest compliment to gillespies first novel is that at 800 pages, the book isnt too long. There are no flat passages in the light bearer, only a fastflowing stream that erupts into a fullscale torrent at the book s conclusion. The tropical vegan kitchen meat free egg free dairy free dishes from the tropics by donna klein 5. The book believe or not is a follow up to the light bearer, a book that donna gillespie wrote 12 years ago. The light bearer light bearer, book 1 by donna gillespie.
The light bearer by donna gillespie nook book ebook. Berkley, trade paperback, isbn 0425143686 jove, mass market paperback, isbn 0515119660. In her phenomenal 1994 debut novel, the light bearer, donna gillespie introduced readers to the germanic warrior and seer, auriane, whose fate becomes. Buy a cheap copy of the light bearer book by donna gillespie. Nov 07, 2006 the book believe or not is a follow up to the light bearer, a book that donna gillespie wrote 12 years ago. Even you are having the fantastic works, reading this e book lady of the light, by donna gillespie will certainly not include your thoughts. Donna gillespie s first novel, the light bearer, won immediate acclaim from publishers weekly, the washington post and became an instant bestseller in germany and new zealand. Set in the roman empire, a debut novel that rivals the ancient epics at least for length. Donna gillespies international bestseller, the light bearer, is my choice for todays teaser tuesday post. Donna gillespie will be reading from and signing copies of her books in august and september, 2007.
Donna gillespie, quote from the light bearer how quick, brutal, and fragile is life. I devoured the book in days, unable to put it down. The light bearer has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Gillespie the light bearer continues the adventures of her largerthanlife germanic heroine, auriane. Its been awhile since anyone tackled the roman empire as entertainingly as gillespie has done in this book, a. Donna gillespie is at work on the third book in this series.
See the schedule of dates and locations in bookstores now from penguin putnam the long awaited sequel to the light bearer available now in a classic, quality paperback edition lady of the light visit the lady of the light. It took me a long time to read this book, because it is a long book. Books by donna gillespie authors like donna gillespie. Donna gillespies second novel, lady of the light berkley trade, november, 2006, is also available through through nook. Auriane, daughter of a rhine river area chieftain in 50 a. Lucifer, called light bearer, as the latin word lucifer meant lightbringing luciferase, a generic term for the class of oxidative enzymes used in bioluminescence. Donna gillespie is the author of two historical novels set in first century rome, the light bearer berkleyputnam, 1994 and lady of the light berkleyputnam, 2006. In the first installment, auriane, the daughter of a gre. Nov 07, 2006 i agonised over my rating for the light bearer. Jan 01, 1994 donna gillespie is the author of two historical novels set in first century rome, the light bearer berkleyputnam, 1994 and lady of the light berkleyputnam, 2006. Lucifer, called light bearer, as the latin word lucifer meant light bringing luciferase, a generic term for the class of oxidative enzymes used in bioluminescence. Donna gillespies second novel, lady of the light berkley trade, november, 2006, is also available through kindle and nook. The germanic tribes are trying to fight off the legions of the roman empire, and auriane is captured and forced into the gladiator arena, where she poses a threat to the emperors power.
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