March 29, 2023
Daughter of Black Lake by Cathy Marie Buchanan
Set in Roman Britain, Hobble and her family are bog dwellers, living in a remote settlement. Called Hobble because she was born with a lame leg, Hobble has prophetic visions that are sometimes disturbing. Life revolves around the seasons of the year and respect for nature. When a Druid priest named Fox comes to their village ordering them to join a rebellion against the Roman occupiers, their family, their community and their way of life are threatened.
Historical fiction with elements of magical realism. The historical research and storyline are interesting until the last few chapters, where one of the main characters reveals her "mystical" pregnancy, then it just gets silly. I read Buchanan's previous novel The Painted Girls and enjoyed it, but this one left me wanting. Just average.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an eARC for review.
Ruins of Roman Britain - even the characters who hate the Romans admit they were damned good road builders
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