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May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. It was rich in detail, well written, engaging, and inspiring. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1994, and was written by donna gillespie. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. She is auriane, chief of a germanic tribe fighting rome, he is marcus julianus, a philosophical type who is in opposition to. 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 has been translated into german, dutch, russian, italian and lithuanian. 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. Donna gillespie lives in california where she is at work on the next book in the light series. I used to manage a book store, therefore, i read a lot of books. The light bearer, a tale of ancient rome, is the product of twelve years of research into the history, culture and mythology of classical rome and the protogermanic tribes in the harsh wastes of the barbarian north, a child is born on dirt and straw in the rude thatched hall of a germanic tribal chieftain. The san francisco chronicle gillespie immersed herself in the lore and legends of the roman way of life and emerged with the light bearer sure to entertain readers in a manner they will.
In the light of this, a womans friendship could be read as a satire. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1024 pages and is available in paperback format. The book cover, the light bearer by donna gillespie. She was a warrior, a priestessand a threat to thepowers of ancient rome. 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. An international bestseller, it was optioned by hallmark entertainment for a miniseries. 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. Robert booker, lausd comptroller, superintendent baltimore. Auriane, daughter of a rhine river area chieftain in 50 a. About the the light bearer throughout this monumental story, gillespie constantly increases the excitement and intrigue.
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The light bearer, a tale of ancient rome, is the product of twelve years of research into the history, culture and mythology of classical rome and the proto. 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. I devoured the book in days, unable to put it down. Buy a cheap copy of the light bearer book by donna gillespie. The light bearer has been translated into german, dutch, russian and italian, and was optioned by. What you want is something that centers more on women without making you weep in public, but youve already read bradleys the mists of avalon and auels the clan of the cave bear on. This breathtaking saga from acclaimed newcomer donna gillespie unveils a fascinating world of pagans and slaves, warriors and noblesand the extraordinary life of a legendary woman they called the light bearer. Donna gillespie, quote from the light bearer for too many generations of the common people of rome were allowed no hand in governing, and their state religion had long since mummified into dry rituals that never touched ordinary passions. There are no flat passages in the light bearer, only a fastflowing stream that erupts into a fullscale torrent at the book s conclusion. In lady of the light donna gillespie continues the epic saga of ancient rome and germania that began with the light bearer. The light bearer taps into one of the most popular themes in historical fiction today, the unsung woman who takes a hand in the shaping of 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. The light bearer kindle edition by donna gillespie. 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.
The light bearer light bearer, book 1 by donna gillespie book cover, description, publication history. Welcome to the historic site of the world of the light bearer the international bestseller by donna gillespie. Donna gillespie s second novel, lady of the light berkley trade, november, 2006, is also available through kindle and nook. Donna gillespie s second novel, lady of the light berkley trade, november, 2006, is also available through through nook. When donna gillespie s light bearer came out, i quickly snatched up the book and dug in. Donna gillespie auriane, daughter of a rhine river area chieftain in 50 a. Donna gillespie is at work on the third book in this series. 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 main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are auriane, marcus julianus. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Donna gillespie foreword of the eagle and the raven. The light bearer has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The light bearer lady of the light toward a multicultural configuration of spain. Free download or read online the light bearer pdf epub book. Do i like it 3 stars, or do i really like it four stars.
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Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The light bearer is an engaging novel about auriane, a germanic warrior and priestess during ancient roman times. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. The light bearer, a tale of ancient rome, is the product of twelve years of research into the history, culture and mythology of classical rome and the protogermanic tribes in the harsh wastes of the barbarian north, a child is born on dirt and straw in. The light bearer book by donna gillespie 4 available. Berkley, trade paperback, isbn 0425143686 jove, mass market paperback, isbn 0515119660 s expert editors recommended book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The germanic tribes are trying to fight off the legions of the roman empire.
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