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Blood Oath: The Janna Chronicles 1, by Felicity Pulman
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Love, revenge, secrets - and murder - in a medieval kingdom at war. A young woman, left alone and destitute after the mysterious death of her mother, plants a sprig of rosemary on her grave and vows, somehow, to bring the murderer to justice. But who can Janna trust with the truth? Even the villein Godric, who wants to marry her, and Hugh, the dashing nobleman, have secrets that threaten her heart and her safety. In a country torn apart by the vicious civil war between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, Janna needs all her wits and courage to stay alive as she comes closer to those who are determined to silence her forever.
Blood Oath: The Janna Chronicles 1, by Felicity Pulman - Amazon Sales Rank: #6163466 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-12
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.02" h x .56" w x 5.98" l, .81 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 248 pages
Blood Oath: The Janna Chronicles 1, by Felicity Pulman
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. YA: History buffs By Amazon Customer This novel is exceptionally well written and edited, and equally well researched and is definitely worth a 4.5 stars. The plot has plenty of turnarounds within the mystery and a fine cast of possible suspects. Add to this a dose of romance and we have a well rounded YA historical mystery.This book is very much a who-dun-nit and together with the historical setting makes a fine read.The writing style reflects the book’s medieval setting following the invasion of William the Conqueror. England during these times carried on with a constant power struggle of ruling families and this is tightly drawn into the tale. The consistency and depth of research is reflected by the writer's grasp of class distinction and speech patterns during that time. The work gives a good example of the hodgepodge of religious prejudice remaining from the Romans, Saxons and Normans.The story is based around the YA character’s work as a healer based on herbal lore which leads into acrimonious dealings between the power of the church, the powers of the nobility and ruling classes, bringing forth the overwhelming attitudes of superstition and religion irrespective of class position. The word of the privileged is as good as the word the law.The only thing I will note in this work that annoyed me is that the principle character from the lower class, is outrageously outspoken, particularly considering her youth. These facets are portrayed in the book as a result of her protected lifestyle and naivety, and I didn’t find any credibility to both her words and actions. No one of that period would be evenly remotely ignorant of their position, place and class – these things were something that was instantaneous with birth, and were endemic to a person’s very life in a time ruled by floggings, the gallows and the hangman.A great read that I would recommend for fans of P.C. Doherty, Robin Paige, Diana Gabaldon, Robin LaFevers, and Anne Perry.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Janna Chronicles By deha Guest Post: The Janna Chronicles by Felicity Pulman' February 9, 2015 ' Shaheen ' Blog Tour ' 2"Hi guys! Felicity Pulman is taking over today with a guest post about Janna, the protagonist in her new series The Janna Chronicles which is being published by Momentum Books in the coming months. This is really exciting because the whole series will be released in ebook format between January and June – roughly a book a month!"The Janna Chronicles:1.Blood Oath2.The Stolen Child3.Unholy Murder4.Pilgrim of Death5.Devil’s Brew6.Day of JudgmentHere’s a little bit about the first book:Guest Post: The Janna Chronicles by Felicity Pulman "Blood Oath"Published: January 22nd 2015 by Momentum BooksFormat: eBook, 282 pagesSeries: The Janna Chronicles #1Genres: Fantasy, HistoricalGoodreads • Buy the ebook • Amazon • iTunesLove, revenge, secrets – and murder – in a medieval kingdom at war. "A young woman, left alone and destitute after the mysterious death of her mother, plants a sprig of rosemary on her grave and vows, somehow, to bring the murderer to justice. But who can Janna trust with the truth? Even the villein Godric, who wants to marry her, and Hugh, the dashing nobleman, have secrets that threaten her heart and her safety. In a country torn apart by the vicious civil war between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, Janna needs all her wits and courage to stay alive as she comes closer to those who are determined to silence her forever.Walking in the Footsteps of My Character‘Death follows you,’ says an old woman to Janna, who has joined a group of pilgrims following her sworn oath to avenge her mother’s murder. But first she needs to find her unknown father – which means she also needs to solve the mystery of her own birth as well as the many crimes and mysteries she encounters on her quest.When I first began this medieval crime series, I knew only how it would start and where it might end. I didn’t know I’d be writing six books, nor did I know where Janna’s journey would take her, or even if the ending I’d planned was really the end. I certainly had no knowledge of an old woman and her warning.For me, writing a book is something of a mystical business. I think of a character or a situation, but before I can start writing I have to wait for the characters to speak to me, to tell me something of who they are and what it is they hope to achieve. I knew the background to the story: the 1140s and the bitter civil war between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda: a time of great treachery and bastardry, when no-one could be trusted. A young girl, daughter of a wortwyf, alone in a medieval kingdom at war – that was my starting off point. I began to scribble notes about my characters, and research the historical background I had chosen.In fact, the old woman’s prediction doesn’t come until Pilgrim of Death, Book 4 of The Janna Chronicles. I had no idea about pilgrims or Stonehenge or even the vital missing letter when I first started the series. I also knew little about life in medieval time and even less about herbs and healing, the skills I gave to Janna, learned from her mother and that help her transcend the social boundaries of that time as she travels through forest, farm, town, abbey and finally into the heart of the royal court. Truly the universe has conspired to help me on my journey, bringing me inspiration and information in the form of books, places, and experts just when I’ve most needed it.Writing medieval England from Australia has been a particular challenge, but an exciting one. One time I visited the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey hoping to find out something about life in an abbey. I followed an excellent audio tour, and saw pictures of what the buildings might once have looked like – invaluable when it came to imagining Janna’s stay at Wiltune Abbey. Even better: at the back of the ruins was an ‘Anglo-Saxon’ herb garden. I had a wonderful time walking around with the very helpful gardener, who allowed me to pick, taste and photograph some of the herbs unknown to me but that Janna would have used when making up her medicaments.Following clues regarding her mother’s real identity, Janna visits Amesbury Abbey. It’s no longer in existence, but is in close proximity to Stonehenge. I decided to play the tourist and so visited the henge. I had a vision of a bleeding body stretched out on a fallen monolith and my series suddenly took off in a different direction! What happens at Stonehenge is crucial in Book 4, Pilgrim of Death, and Janna’s meeting with the old woman.And so I walked in Janna’s footsteps, and saw what she saw, and dreamed up characters to bedevil her, like the abbess and Lord Robert, but also to keep her company (and falling in love) along her journey: the villein Godric, the nobleman Hugh and the charismatic pilgrim, Ralph. I didn’t know about Ralph at first, nor did I know about the relic seller, Ulf, a fun character but a minor player who suddenly took on a life of his own.The experience of, effectively, living Janna’s life was so intense that even now, some years later, I remember everything I saw with great clarity. There are still times when I feel quite disorientated; when I feel homesick for a country that is not, and never has been, mine. The advice for new writers is to ‘write what you know’. It’s good advice, but perhaps even better advice is to ‘write what you feel passionate about, tell the story you have to tell.’ In researching and writing the Janna Chronicles, Janna has become part of me, my alter ego (she’s so much braver and smarter than I am!) which makes this series particularly close to my heart. I hope readers will find as much pleasure as I have known while following in Janna’s footsteps!"
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Recommended YA Historical Fiction By An Avid Reader This is a well-written, very well researched YA historical novel, the first of the Janna Chronicles. I believe they were written some years ago and have been repackaged as ebooks. This is quality work.From the Blurb: A young woman, left alone and destitute after the mysterious death of her mother, vows, somehow, to bring the murderer to justice. Godric, and the dashing nobleman, Hugh, lay claim to Janna’s heart, but who can she trust with the truth when all around her have secrets? In a country torn apart by the vicious civil war between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, Janna needs all her wits and courage to stay alive as she comes closer to those who are determined to silence her forever.This is extremely well written, a compelling mystery with excellent historical background seamlessly woven through the tale. The times were convincingly evoked, and the netherworld inhabited by the skilled herbalist and her daughter Janna on the fringes of a superstitious society whose people yet need her arcane skills is intriguingly realised. The war, beyond the ken of most, yet sometimes impinging unpleasantly on daily life brings an added tension to Janna’s quest for survival and for answers about her mother’s mysterious death. While part of a series, it stands well on its own. A most absorbing, quality YA read. Recommended.
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