The light bearer donna gillespie book

Donna gillespie, the author of the light bearer, returns with a longawaited new novel, lady of the light. The book believe or not is a follow up to the light bearer, a book that donna gillespie wrote 12 years ago. I used to manage a book store, therefore, i read a lot of books. The light bearer light bearer, book 1 by donna gillespie book cover, description, publication history. Auriane, daughter of a rhine river area chieftain in 50 a. Buy a cheap copy of lady of the light book by donna gillespie. 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. 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. The light bearer book by donna gillespie thriftbooks. When donna gillespie s light bearer came out, i quickly snatched up the book and dug in. Even you are having the fantastic works, reading this ebook lady of the light, by donna gillespie will certainly not include your thoughts. Its been awhile since anyone tackled the roman empire as entertainingly as gillespie has done in this book, a.

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. Lady of the light by donna gillespie nook book ebook. Auriane, warrior maiden of the chattian tribe, was sworn to remove the cursed romans from the lands of the rhine. The light bearer, a carefully researched historical novel was published by berkleyputnam in 1994.

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. Buy a cheap copy of the light bearer book by donna gillespie. Even you are having the fantastic works, reading this e book lady of the light, by donna gillespie will certainly not include your thoughts. While working on the third book of my light bearer series, i wrote this post, the trauma of trilogies thank you, beth s. 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. Known to her people as the light bearer, she was an extraordinary woman in an extraordinary time. The tropical vegan kitchen meat free egg free dairy free dishes from the tropics by donna klein 5.

The story begins in the 11th year of the reign of emperor claudius and ends when nerva takes over the power. Donna gillespie is at work on the third book in this series. Probably the greatest compliment to gillespie s first novel is that at 800 pages, the book isnt too long. Do i like it 3 stars, or do i really like it four stars. Welcome to the historic site of the world of the light bearer the international bestseller by donna gillespie. The light bearer by donna gillespie nook book ebook barnes.

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. Lucifer, called light bearer, as the latin word lucifer meant lightbringing luciferase, a generic term for the class of oxidative enzymes used in bioluminescence. 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 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. In the first installment, auriane, the daughter of a gre. It is set in germania and the roman empire during the reigns of nero and domitian. About the the light bearer throughout this monumental story, gillespie constantly increases the excitement and intrigue. The light bearer has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In her phenomenal 1994 debut novel, the light bearer, donna gillespie introduced readers to the germanic warrior and seer, auriane, whose fate becomes. Donna gillespie, quote from the light bearer how quick, brutal, and fragile is life. 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. It took me a long time to read this book, because it is a long book.

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. Donna gillespie will be reading from and signing copies of her books in august and september, 2007. I very much enjoy historical fiction and was immediately immersed as she began to describe the settings of the birth of her primary character. 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. The light bearer by donna gillespie paperback, 1994 for. The light bearer download pdfepub ebook gets free book.

Berkley, trade paperback, isbn 0425143686 jove, mass market paperback, isbn 0515119660. Ebook download lady of the light, by donna gillespie. When donna gillespies light bearer came out, i quickly snatched up the book and dug in. She was a warrior, a priestessand a threat to thepowers of ancient rome. Set in the roman empire, a debut novel that rivals the ancient epics at least for length. The light bearer light bearer, book 1 by donna gillespie. 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. This book has something for everyonerichly drawn, multidimensional characters who vibrate with life. 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. 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 books conclusion. Donna gillespie s second novel, lady of the light berkley trade, november, 2006, is also available through through nook. 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.

The light bearer book by donna gillespie 4 available. 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. I devoured the book in days, unable to put it down. 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. The light bearer has been translated into german, dutch, russian, italian and lithuanian. The light bearer is the product of twelve years of research into the history, culture and mythology of classical rome and the protogermanic tribes. United states english fiction germany rome empire women soldiers. 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. Donna gillespie auriane, daughter of a rhine river area chieftain in 50 a. You are born, you live a few years in wild hope, then you are dragged back into the night. 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 light bearer kindle edition by donna gillespie.

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. The light bearer is an engaging novel about auriane, a germanic warrior and priestess during ancient roman times. The story is great, but there were many times when i found myself wanting to shout a the words in front of. The light bearer, a tale of ancient rome, is the product of twelve years of research into the history, culture and mythology. 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. Gillespie the light bearer continues the adventures of her largerthanlife germanic heroine, auriane. Donna gillespies international bestseller, the light bearer, is my choice for todays teaser tuesday post. About donna gillespie, author of the light bearer and lady of. 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. An international bestseller, it was optioned by hallmark entertainment for a miniseries. 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.

The light bearer is a 1994 historical novel by donna gillespie set in first century rome, during the reigns of the emperors nero and domitian. Revised edition with an afterword by the author the international bestseller a novel of ancient rome for anyone interested in this tumultuous period of roman despotism and germanic tribes. Donna gillespies second novel, lady of the light berkley trade, november, 2006, is also available through kindle and nook. 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. The light bearer by donna gillespie is a historical fiction set in ancient rome, in the 1st century. Donna gillespies second novel, lady of the light berkley trade, november, 2006, is also available through through nook. Nov 07, 2006 i agonised over my rating for the light bearer. Books by donna gillespie authors like donna gillespie. 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. Set in the roman empire, a debut novel that rivals the ancient epicsat least for length.