Nectar from a Stone A Novel
Nectar from a Stone A Novel by Jane Guill, published by Touchstone on March 8, 2005, is a historical fiction work set in 1351 Wales, a land struggling under English rule and the weight of superstition, war, and illness. The story follows Elise, the last survivor of a plague-stricken family, who escapes her village with her servant Annora after committing an act of self-defense. Their journey leads them to encounter Gwydion, a Welshman driven by vengeance and the desire to reclaim his estate, setting the stage for a complex narrative filled with unexpected emotions and confrontations.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of romance and suspense as Elise and Gwydion navigate their tumultuous paths, each haunted by their pasts. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle for redemption, as Elise confronts the shadows of her history while helping Gwydion in his quest. With 464 pages, this original edition presents a captivating blend of historical context and personal turmoil, inviting readers into a world where visions and desires intertwine against a backdrop of conflict.
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It is 1351 in Wales, a country subjugated by England, beaten down by superstition, war, and illness. Elise, prone to strange visions and the sole survivor of a plague-ravaged family, has fled her village for distant Conwy with her servant Annora, running from a murder she was forced to commit in self-defense.
On the road, they cross paths with Gwydion, a moody Welshman seeking to avenge his murdered family and reclaim his estate, and are drawn into a bloody confrontation with another traveler. In its aftermath, Elise and Gwydion find themselves shocked by their developing feelings for each other, and they part.
As the women ultimately reach Conwy, a menacing shadow from Elise’s past creeps toward her, and she must face it to find the peace she longs for, and help Gwydion recapture his home, and her heart, in the process.
In a dazzling narrative where mysterious visions, powerful desire, and dark secrets from the past converge, Jane Guill spins a masterful tale of romance, revelation, and breathtaking suspense.
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