I recently finished my NetGalley copy of Alison Weir's fabulous new novel JANE SEYMOUR: THE HAUNTED QUEEN. Wow, what a fantastic story. I've always thought of Jane Seymour as a mousy, quiet woman. A woman who was the antithesis of Anne Boleyn. The calm after the storm. Well, this book throws all my preconceived ideas out the window. I have no doubt she was the calm after the storm that was Anne Boleyn, but she was no shrinking violet, either. The Jane Seymour portrayed by Alison Weir (one of THE BEST historical novelist I've ever read), is a calm, but highly intelligent young woman. One who happened to catch the eye of Henry. The only woman who was able to give him the son and heir he required and craved. She was full of life and joy, but the title tells it all. She was haunted. There is an element of the supernatural in this book. She is haunted by a dark figure; she feels partly responsible for the death of ...
Paperback, 288 pages
Expected publication: November 8th 2015 by Llewellyn Publications
ISBN 0738740896 (ISBN13: 9780738740898)
Brigid is worshiped worldwide as a source of inspiration, protection, and blessing. In Tending Brigid's Flame, Lunaea Weatherstone presents the beloved Celtic goddess as a true soul-friend for women today, exploring her legends and lore, attributes and allies, holidays, symbols, and sacred places. Filled with rituals, exercises, and meditations, Tending Brigid's Flame shows how to welcome Brigid into your home and make sacred all the activities of everyday life, from food magic to faery traditions, and from scrying to personal healing. Using the symbolism of fires that burn in hearth, temple, and forge, this breathtaking book sends you on a journey through the transformative power of one of the world's most revered goddesses.
With illuminating reflections and real-world inspiration from nineteen wisewoman devotees of Brigid
my thoughts:
I became interested in the Goddess Brigid after reading several celtic themed books with Brigid as a main character. This fascinating book by Lunaea Weatherstone increased my knowledge of Brigid as well as Celtic legend. The author seemed to have a unique connection with Brigid, and this connection was relayed throughout the book.
Brigid is a complex and multidimensional Celtic Goddess, and this book greatly enhanced my understanding of her. On a personal level, I am still seeking a path and exploring all avenues. I am drawn to the Celtic goddess and wish to learn even more. I will look for more writings by Lunaea Weatherstone.
This is a well written, highly enjoyable book.
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